Jason Williams dismisses WNBA over Pat Beverley’s Aces argument

Former NBA standout Patrick Beverley has seemingly landed in hot water after expressing a controversial opinion. After that Las Vegas Aces secured his third WNBA championship in four years, the 12-year veteran took to X, formerly Twitter, to say he believes Aces’ Becky Hammon could be battling an NBA team.

Beverley’s comments came back to haunt him on Barstool Sports’ “Hoopin’ n Hollerin'” podcast when former NBA point guard Jason Williams decided to challenge the statement.

“I’m not a WNBA fan,” Williams began. He then addressed Beverly’s comments directly. “You don’t really think the Aces can beat an NBA team though? What color wine have you been drinking?”

“I said they could beat the bench players,” Beverley said in his defense. Williams responded in disbelief, simply saying, “Five.

well if it comes to 🍷 but I really believe this Aces team could beat an NBA team@PatBevPod

— Patrick Beverley (@patbev21) October 11, 2025

Williams continued to question the fellow former NBA star about his hot attitude. “From where deeper than the bench? The NBA?” he asked. When Beverly replied, “Yes,” Williams redoubled her disbelief. “No, deeper than that. In 1994, DuPont High School in West Virginia (Williams’ high school basketball team) would win WNBA All-Star Team today.”

Beverley insisted that “Aces beat you.” He didn’t give up on Williams. “A’ja Wilson is giving Big Billy trouble.” Williams then stood on ten toes to defend his point. “And what is Jay Williams doing to Wilson on the pick-and-roll?” he said back. “If she gets 30, I get 60!” Williams was so sure of his opinion that he boldly claimed, “I’m willing to bet my life.

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Williams wasn’t the only former NBA player to question Beverley’s claims. Kendrick Perkins too he recently expressed his displeasure via commentary on the Road Trippin’ Show podcast.

“I expect Pat Bev to have more respect for the guys on the end of the bench, especially because of the journey he had to make in the NBA — playing overseas and stuff like that,” Perkins said. “The Aces would have struggled with the best men’s basketball team. Physically, (they) just couldn’t keep up.”

Perkins concluded his statement by saying, “It’s no disrespect to (the Aces), but I hate it. Like, why even start that conversation?”