A’ja Wilson, the Las Vegas Aces superstar and reigning MVP, found herself in the crossfire of WNBA Twitter trolls after the New York Liberty stole Game 2 in dramatic fashion. With Sabrina Ionescu delivering a clutch performance that left fans buzzing, Wilson’s past remarks about “white privilege” among players came back to haunt her — or, rather, to hilariously roast her.

The Aces’ 88-84 loss sparked a wildfire of reactions, with many fans sarcastically attributing Ionescu’s success to her so-called “privilege,” reviving Wilson’s earlier comments that seemed to downplay talent in favor of social commentary.

One particularly cheeky fan took to X (formerly known as Twitter, but let’s be honest, it’s still just Twitter) and quipped: “Hopefully Sabrina Ionescu understands that her white privilege put her over the top tonight in the Liberty win over the Aces.” Oh, snap!

Not to be outdone, the comments section turned into a full-blown comedy club, with fans lining up to throw shade at Wilson:

“Yes, and the Aces must immediately sign some white girls before the next game…,” said one sarcastic user, highlighting the absurdity of the whole debate.

“Well, next she must feel white guilt for playing so well and making her fellow black women look inferior,” chimed in another, dialing up the satire to a crisp.

“Had Wilson allowed Plum to have her privilege, Aces would have had a better outcome,” cracked a third, suggesting that maybe Kelsey Plum should’ve been the one basking in the imaginary benefits.

Another fan, clearly on a roll, turned “PPG” (points per game) into a tongue-in-cheek acronym: “Yeah, cause she’s averaging over 20 PPG — privileges per game.” Touché!

The troll parade didn’t stop there. Even Kelsey Plum, Wilson’s Aces teammate, was roped into the chaos, with some fans calling on her to embrace her alleged privileges more aggressively if it could mean saving the Aces’ season. “If only they allowed Plum to exercise her privilege, maybe they would’ve won,” another user mused.

The Resurfaced Comment That Started It All

So, what’s behind all this social media tomfoolery? It turns out a resurfaced video of Wilson herself may be the culprit. In the clip, Wilson compared Plum to UConn phenom Paige Bueckers, dropping a comment that made some fans do a double-take:

“Us, as black women, Paige reminds me a lot of you… She knows how her privilege has gotten her to that point. And also, she’s good at basketball, obviously… Like, she understands her privilege.”

Well, if you’re going to call it out, don’t be surprised when it backfires. And backfire it did. Since the video went viral, the Internet hasn’t let Wilson forget it. The avalanche of sarcasm that followed Game 2 was almost as intense as Ionescu’s shot-making on the court.

Sabrina Ionescu Silences the Noise with Game 2 Magic

While fans were busy throwing shade, Ionescu was too busy dropping buckets. The Liberty guard not only silenced the critics but also torched the Aces’ defense, racking up 24 points, 9 rebounds, and 5 assists. Talk about a stat line that speaks for itself — privilege or no privilege!

With Ionescu leading the charge, New York now has all the momentum heading into Game 3, leaving the Aces scrambling to find answers. Maybe it’s time for Wilson to focus less on social dynamics and more on devising a strategy to stop Ionescu from lighting up the scoreboard.

What’s Next?

It’s safe to say Wilson has learned a hard lesson in social media management: what you say can, and will, be used against you in the court of Twitter. But for now, the pressure is on the Aces to respond and reclaim their championship form.

And as for Ionescu? She’s probably just going to keep doing what she does best — draining threes, making plays, and maybe cracking a smile as fans continue to attribute her wins to anything but her undeniable talent.

One thing’s for sure: Game 3 is going to be a must-watch, and whether it’s about who wins or why they win, fans are bound to be buzzing. Let’s just hope they keep the sarcasm rolling — because, at this rate, the social media “show” might just steal the spotlight from the actual game!