A’ja Wilson and Bam Adebayo. Image via: Getty Images
A’ja Wilson is in love. “He just knows how to love me” is not something Wilson says lightly. The Las Vegas Aces star has spent years building a legacy on the court, but off it, she is letting people see a more personal side.
Her relationship with Bam Adebayo has largely stayed out of the spotlight. However, in a recent chat with Vogue, Wilson opens up about her relationship in great detail.There is a calm confidence in the way Wilson talks about love. The duo is often seen supporting each other. Recently, A’ja was a huge support for Adebayo as he secured the second-highest NBA scorer with a stunning 83-point record to his name against the Washington Wizards.
A’ja Wilson says she is in love with Bam Adebayo
A’ja Wilson and Bam Adebayo. Image via: Christian Petersen / Getty Images
A’ja Wilson did not dance around the subject. “I’m in love,” she admitted. “But I also have to credit Bam because he loves me properly. I think that doesn’t get talked about a lot.”For Wilson, it is less about image and more about presence. “He loves me on my days where I don’t know if I love myself, and he does it in a way that’s not love-bombing. It’s more, ‘What do you need?’ Granted, he’s attractive, yes,” she continued.“But the real reason is he just knows how to love me properly.
And my parents like him, so.”She added, “Bam never shies away from the work. It motivates me to want to be great for him.”It says a lot about where she is right now. A four-time MVP, a champion, and still evolving.
A’ja Wilson has a unique way to travel condition, which keeps Bam Adebayo close to her
Distance is part of the deal when both partners play at the highest level. The WNBA and NBA calendars rarely line up neatly. Travel pulls them in different directions. Still, Wilson has found a way to keep that connection close.“This is Olly the octopus. This is something me and my boyfriend share because of the way our seasons are and sometimes overlap, and not always there for each other, we got each other these little squish mellows,” Wilson said.The gesture, for the couple, is meaningful in the middle of long road trips and packed schedules. “When we see them it reminds us of each other. I love it deeply. He’s my best friend, my right hand, my better half. He has one in his backpack as well.”Their romance is evolving, and the NBA power couple is making sure to be together at their best and worst.
