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Two sports legends, Tom Brady and A?ja Wilson, recently shared a conversation on a podcast. While they discussed many aspects of their athletic journeys, they also discussed the unique challenges Wilson and the Aces face when playing in the vibrant city of Las Vegas.

The Aces star, A?ja Wilson recently appeared on the ?Let’s Go! with Tom Brady, Larry Fitzgerald and Jim Gray? podcast.

Tom Brady and A?ja Wilson discuss the challenges of playing in Vegas

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The Las Vegas Aces have advanced to the Finals after defeating the Wings in the semifinals. The Aces are about to face the New York Liberty in the Finals on Sunday, October 8th, in a best-of-five series.

Ahead of the Finals, the Aces star, A?ja Wilson, appeared on a podcast with Tom Brady. In the conversation, they discussed the unique challenges they face playing in the city of Las Vegas, especially when the Las Vegas Aces won the championship last year.

During the conversation, Tom Brady compared the intensity of competition to the energy of a casino, stating, ?You?re in a casino, literally,? to which A?ja Wilson agreed wholeheartedly. She said, ?Oh for sure! Yeah! Definitely, after winning one, the distractions and just people knowing your face is starting to become a thing.”

 

She continued, “When your face is plastered across the league stadium like yeah, of course. People go honk the horn. I had to get my windows re-tinted.?

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In the podcast, Tom Brady and A?ja Wilson also talked about Brady’s famous Lombardi Trophy throw.

The NFL legend Tom Brady talks about his trophy throw in 2021

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During the conversation, Brady admitted that he had a bit of tequila courage before making that throw. When Wilson humorously appreciated Brady?s throw, stating, ?It was golden though. You gave the people what they wanted,? Brady replied, ?I look back and say, What the hell??

As the conversation continued, Wilson talked about her feelings when she heard that Brady became a part of the ownership group of the Aces as a limited partner. She said, ?Oh man, it was super dope, like I mean, I remember my jaw dropping like wait, is this real??

She further stated how she felt to have someone at the table that mattered and cares for them, ?Just to be able to have someone that mattered, like matters and cares for us to come in and it’s something that we always needed because you know, we always love when people have a seat at the table.?

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This exchange between Brady and Wilson not only highlights the moments of their conversation but also shows the genuine impact of Brady’s involvement in women’s sports as a supportive figure and a valuable mentor.