WNBA Star A'ja Wilson Weighs In: Must Sports Reporters Play the Game?

Reporters and Sports: Should Experience Be Mandatory? A’ja Wilson, a prominent WNBA player, recently participated in the SubwayTakes podcast, where she and host Kareem Rahma discussed the necessity of sports experience for sports reporters. Wilson stated, "Reporters should be able to play the sport they are reporting on." Rahma agreed, adding, "It's egregious that someone could report on something they've never played." The discussion highlighted the value of firsthand experience in understanding the challenges and nuances of a sport. The conversation also took a lighter turn, with the two discussing their pizza topping preferences, creating an interesting contrast within the interview.