The WNBA has continued to receive increasing popularity over the years. Some fans have suggested that the league should lower the rims in order to provide more dunking opportunities for players, though. A'ja Wilson responded to the "lowering the rims" argument during a recent appearance on The Roommates Show.
"What is it gonna do? Honestly, what is it gonna do for us?" Wilson asked.
She then explained how she would rather work hard to improve on dunking on the current sized baskets as opposed to lowering the rims. She also made the argument that lowering the rims could "change" WNBA players' shots.
"That could change all of our shots," Wilson continued. "Do y'all not understand that... You never know, next year I might dunk."
Wilson won the WNBA MVP Award in 2024. She is finding plenty of success on the current sized rims. Her argument is valid, as changing the rims would surely impact every WNBA players' shot. There would be a lengthy adjustment period.
The WNBA is probably not going to lower the rims any time soon. The good news is that it doesn't matter because the league is continuing to grow regardless.
The WNBA is not going to lower the rims
The lowering the rim argument has been discussed for years now. Fans who want to see dunking in the WNBA on a more consistent basis think it would be an opportunity for increased excitement.
WNBA players are seemingly against the idea for the most part, though. As Wilson said, it would require a significant adjustment period. Lowering the rims would impact the game in more ways than simply providing increased dunking opportunities.
The fact is that the WNBA is not going to lower the rims. The game is played a certain way and the league is going to ride its current momentum wave.
Nevertheless, the argument will likely still be made moving forward. Everyone is entitled to their opinion. A'ja Wilson, however, is tired of the conversation. She does not think lowering the rims would truly benefit the WNBA.
Wilson averaged 26.9 points per game in 2024. She was selected to her sixth WNBA All-Star team and won the MVP as aforementioned. Wilson is the best player in the league and she likes where the game is at right now.
A'ja Wilson will look to win her fourth MVP during the 2025 WNBA season with the Aces.