WNBA star A'ja Wilson opens up about her decision to skip FIBA World Cup

To stream KHOU 11 on your phone, you need the KHOU 11 app. Example video title will go here for this video WASHINGTON — Days before WNBA star A'ja Wilson enters the final stretch of the WNBA regular season, she reflected on why she chose not to play in the FIBA World Cup. Wilson told reporters that she chose not to play because she didn't feel 100% healthy. "It was (about) just taking care of my body and what I need to do. This ball is going to stop bouncing eventually, and I want to make sure that I at least feel good in that," Wilson said after practice on Tuesday, Sept. The four-time WNBA MVP has dealt with injuries while playing for the Las Vegas Aces and has only missed three games this season.

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