Indeed, the answer was not Caitlin Clark or a top young player, but the veteran forward, who has had multiple high-profile matchups with and against Wilson. In fact, they go back even more than a decade! Their competitive camaraderie began when they shared Team USA colors for the U19 World Cup in 2013. Unsurprisingly, both returned with gold medals around their necks, then made silly faces to pose in front of the camera.<\/p>\n
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Wilson continued, admitting she enjoys the competitive intensity Stewart brings. \u201cI love competing against Stewie because every time we play each other, it\u2019s like a blockbuster, elite basketball that you\u2019re watching. She makes me think every possession, and I love that because sometimes, I get bored mid-game just because of the person that I am.\u201d Her comments highlight both the respect and drive that Wilson feels in facing such a formidable opponent.<\/p>\n
The Aces star credited Stewart\u2019s unique combination of abilities for making defending her a living nightmare, explaining, \u201cSometimes when you\u2019re guarding Stewie, you have to keep your head on a swivel because she\u2019s very guard-like. But then also she\u2019s tall. So, yeah, you get the best of both worlds.\u201d That dual-threat, combined with her ability to score on all three levels, keeps defenders on edge and forces them to adapt with every possession constantly.<\/p>\n
When you look at head-to-head numbers between the two, you see just how razor-tight this match-up is. Against Stewart in their career, Wilson has averaged about 20.9 points and 9.5 rebounds per game. In the playoffs specifically, Stewart holds a slight edge: her record against Wilson is 8-7 in postseason games.<\/p>\n
This isn\u2019t the first time Wilson has spoken about their rivalry, though.<\/p>\n
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