In my eyes, I've been a GOAT since '96, so this is just a part of it."
All-Star Weekend Highlights
The 2026 WNBA All-Star Game took place on July 25 at the United Center in Chicago, where Team Spoon defeated Team Coop 129-120.
Jonquel Jones earned MVP honors with 22 points and 13 rebounds off the bench.
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Former U. S.
President Barack Obama made a surprise visit before the game, meeting players at the Obama Presidential Center campus in Jackson Park.
Atlanta Dream forward Angel Reese recalled the airport security delay caused by Obama's arrival. "VIP, nobody can get off the plane, I'm like, 'Well, we're VIP, too.'
Then they said 'Obama.' I'm like, OK, OK, OK," Reese said.
Reese stressed the importance of capturing the moment. "Baby, you gotta get your pic.
Not everybody gets to meet Barack. That was my first time, too.
I'm getting a picture of everybody. It's important to capture every moment," she added.
Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark also responded to a 70-year-old fan from China who asked if she envisioned playing at that age.
"Oh, just for fun, probably. That's pretty incredible you're still playing basketball at 70 years old.
I don't know if my body will be able to hold up when I'm at age 70," Clark said.
"Maybe water basketball or something like that. It's a little easier on your body."
Wilson's marketability has grown alongside her on-court success.
She ranks second in on-court recognition on the Covers Marketability Index and has appeared on the cover of Vanity Fair and a Wheaties box.
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