“Bam As Cyclops”: A’ja Wilson’s Media Day Look Has the WNBA Community Talking

So when her latest look hit social media, it didn’t take long for the WNBA world to turn Wilson’s superhero-inspired transformation into a full-blown conversation of its own.

A’ja Wilson’s X-Men-Inspired Look Breaks the Internet

If Wilson was channeling superhero energy with her 2026 Media Day look, the internet didn’t just notice it; they ran with it.

The moment images of her Jean Grey-inspired transformation surfaced, fans across social media immediately started connecting dots and drawing comparisons.

One fan leaned straight into the comic book comparison and wrote, “Bam As Cyclops.” Another reaction kept things simple but full of energy: “She looks good! My girl!! 😍😍”

In the Marvel universe, Jean Grey and Scott Summers (Cyclops) are often seen as the ultimate power duo. Why? Because they are two leaders who anchor their teams, operate with elite control, and share a bond that goes beyond the battlefield.

Oct 8, 2025; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Las Vegas Aces center A’ja Wilson (22) reacts against the Phoenix Mercury in the second half during game three of the 2025 WNBA Finals at PHX Arena. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

So when fans label Bam as “Cyclops” to A’ja Wilson’s “Jean Grey,” it’s less about cosplay and more about context. It’s a nod to two athletes who sit at the very top of their respective worlds and are constantly viewed as franchise-defining forces.

Furthermore, one fan added, “A’ja is essentially an Omega-level mutant, so it fits 🔥🔥🔥.” While another had a more playful take and wrote, “She is a superhero. Jean copied HER.”

In the lore, Grey sits among the most powerful beings in the X-Men universe, defined by her telekinesis and telepathy abilities that allow her to control, influence, and dominate battles on a scale few others can match.

So when Wilson went with a look inspired by her, it made sense.

The 29-year-old star has spent the past few seasons operating on a similar level of dominance in the WNBA. In 2025, she appeared in all 40 regular-season games and all 12 playoff games. There she averaged 23.4 points, 10.2 rebounds, and 2.3 blocks per night as she led the Aces to their third championship in the last four seasons. That run earned her the Finals MVP, WNBA MVP, and Defensive Player of the Year in the same season.

But perhaps the most fitting reaction of all came when one fan boiled the entire conversation down to a single line and wrote, “And she SERVED.”

Now, as the Aces continue their preseason build-up after coming off a 94–78 win over Japan and preparing to face the Dallas Wings on May 3, attention will naturally be on A’ja Wilson and how she carries this new wave of confidence and inspiration into the season ahead.

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