Join us for an intimate chat with one of sports greatest legends, Tiki Barber, and one of the brightest stars of the WNBA, A’ja Wilson. A’ja continued her winning streak throughout 2020, winning the WNBA’s MVP award for the year. Just named on Forbes 30 under 30, she is changing the game on and off the court.
Vegas as a sports town. Some thought it would never happen. From the Las Vegas Golden Knights, Las Vegas Aces and now the Las Vegas Raiders and future NCAA Championships; Las Vegas has been put on the map for sports and MGM Resorts loves being in the middle of it all!
Who better to discuss the changes to the city and excitement going on in sports, than one of the breakout stars A’ja Wilson, WNBA MVP for 2020 and NFL legend Tiki Barber.
About Tiki Barber
Tiki Barber is former NFL Running Back who spent 10 seasons with the New York Giants from 1997-2006. A three-time Pro Bowler, Tiki amassed over 10,000 rushing yards and scored 67 combined touchdowns in his career. Barber is the leading rusher in New York Giants history and is a member of the NYG Ring of Honor. Tiki is currently the Co-host of CBS Sports Radio’s national afternoon show, Tiki & Tierney, which is also simulcast on CBS Sports Network, and aired on SiriusXM channel 206. Founding member of Grove Group Management - a team of financial, marketing, branding and operational professionals in the cannabis industry. He is also the Co-founder, Julius, Inc., a software solution for influencer search and procurement; and Thuzio, Inc., an event and content company that produces Live Sports Storytelling for members and guests throughout the country. Tiki also serves on the board for the Fresh Air Fund as well director for KultureCity, an autism acceptance and inclusion organization.
About A'ja Wilson
A’ja Wilson is a professional basketball player for the Las Vegas Aces, the current WNBA MVP, and considered one of the most dynamic young stars in sports. A family oriented, homegrown and accessible media darling, A’ja brought her hometown University of South Carolina its first NCAA Women’s Basketball Championship in 2017 and is now immortalized with a statue on the campus of the University of South Carolina. The 2018 WNBA 1st Overall Draft pick, 2018 WNBA Rookie of the year, 2 x WNBA All-Star, is one of the faces of the WNBA’s Las Vegas Ace’s, the industry’s hottest young franchise. Named to Forbes 30 under 30 in sports, her talent is undeniable as she and the USA Women’s National Team won gold at the 2019 FIBA Women’s World Cup and is a current Olympic hopeful for team USA as they aim for Olympic gold in Tokyo. Off the court, A’ja puts most of her energy into advocating for social justice as well as building the A’ja Wilson Foundation, founded by A’ja and her parents, Rosco and Eva Wilson. The AWF’s mission is two-fold, to serve as a resource for children and families who struggle with Dyslexia and to empower these them to reach their full potential via educational programming, workshops, camps and grant opportunities. Additionally, the AWF works to change the culture of students to prevent bullying through education and mentoring, challenging students to channel their energy towards compassion and inclusivity amongst their peers.
