Chill Chat
The athlete on the wellness rituals that keep her grounded and ready to play.
Las Vegas Aces forwardAja Wilsonis having herself a year.
And she just scooped an ESPY award for Best WNBA Player, along with a casualshout-out from LeBron James.
In fact, its all part of the process that gets her ready for games.
If I feel good, then Im able to play well and be there for my teammates.
The athlete always shows up on the court, but otherwise likes to keep things low-key.
I picked up theTatchaline from Sephora.
They have arice washand anexfoliating cleanserthat I use night and day, and amoisturizerandtoner.
They really help my skin clear up when I get acne from sweating.
I just need something in my stomach, whether its fruit, a smoothie, juice anything like that.
If I have a smoothie, it has to have banana or else I think it tastes disgusting.
The banana gives it a nice sweetness.
Im not really big on coffee or hot tea.
Im a sweet tea key in of girl, but thats more of a lunchtime thing.
Whats your go-to lunch?
Ihaveto have some chicken.
My main workout is basketball practice.
I like working withresistance bands to tighten my glutes.
When I add a band, I feel the burn instantly.
I like soft R&B when Im working out.
The late 90s, early 2000s playlist on Pandora always gets it right.
It usually plays a little Usher first, so that hits the zone.
I didcryotherapyfor the first time a couple of weeks ago and it was very, very different.
Its quicker than sitting in a cold tub, so it makes my job a little easier.
Its really helped me a lot.
I dont carry a water bottle around, but I do drink a lot of water.
I hydrate myself withLadder, an electrolyte packet that it’s possible for you to mix in.
I pray and Imeditate.
Those are the two things that allow me to escape a stressful moment.
I come out of it feeling different and brand new.
Yes, Im nervous before every game.
It never really gets old.
With basketball, its always going to be a new experience every time I touch the ball.
I get nervous because I want to be great.
Once the ball goes up, though, it’s a different story.
When the game starts Im locked in and Im ready to rock and roll.
I play with my two puppies, Ace and Deuce.
Theyre Australian shepherd/poodle mixes.
They bark at everything and run around, and we always have a good time.
Ill wash my face and do my skin care.
I also hydrate my lips with theDior Addict Lip Maximizer.
Its a lip gloss that makes your lips tingle and it just feels really good.
Then I brush my teeth, get into bed, and watch a movie.
Ill watch that until I fall asleep.
This interview has been edited and condensed for clarity.
