Jason Williams never lacked confidence in his basketball abilities. Sometimes, though, he teeters on the edge of self-assurance that can sound more like provocation than opinion. His take on the WNBA is a clear example of that.
For “White Chocolate,” there is no question that his high school team would take care of business if theoretically matched up against the current WNBA All-Stars.
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“1994 DuPont High School in West Virginia would beat the WNBA All-Star team today,” Williams confidently declared on the “Hoopin’ N’ Hollerin'” podcast with Patrick Beverley.
When PatBev pushed back on the idea, J-Will doubled down on his take.
“Ain’t no way (that they’re beating us),” Williams said with a disgusted look on his face. “What’s A’ja Wilson doing to J-Will on the court? If she get 30, I’m getting 60… You know you’re talking about the girls’ best player ever? Belt to ass, like you say… I’m willing to bet my life. I’ll bet my life… Ain’t no way.”
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DuPont’s Randy Moss-J-Will connection
The back-and-forth between Williams and Beverley stemmed from the former’s admission that he was not a fan of the WNBA. Knowing J-Will’s penchant for flashy passes and highlight plays, it’s completely understandable why someone like him would not find the women’s game appealing.
On the other hand, PatBev showed more willingness to give the WNBA players the benefit of the doubt. “Mr. 94 Feet”thought the best female players could easily handle the NBA’s end-of-the-bench guys, a notion that Williams did not agree with. For J-Will, the WNBA’s best would be no match for a competitive high school team, like the one he had back in 1994.
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As wild as that idea was, Williams may be on to something. He himself was an elite point guard in high school, averaging 18 points and 10 assists in his senior year. Plus, he had Randy Moss 一 yes, that Randy Moss 一 dominating and putting up video game numbers. Moss averaged 30.2 points, 13.7 rebounds, 5.1 steals, 3.8 blocks and 3.1 assists while shooting 60 percent from the field in his senior year.
According to Williams, Moss was the best athlete he has ever seen, bar none. Not only was “The Mossiah” a standout at basketball and football, but he was also a track star who won state titles in the 100m and 200m events.
That’s why Williams’ confidence, while unbelievably high, is not misplaced. If the girls struggled against random male practice players, they only got a puncher’s chance of winning against the teenage versions of Moss and J-Will.
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No disrespect
The notion that the WNBA would get manhandled by a bunch of boys barely 18 years old is not new. Michael Porter, Jr. floated that idea before, and like Williams, unapologetically declared the WNBA All-Stars could never beat a team of high school All-Americans.
Williams (and MPJ) clarified that his comments weren’t meant to disrespect women’s basketball, but rather to highlight the physical differences between teenage boys and professional women. After all, most NBA players achieve their adult height in their senior year and already have the tools in place.
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J-Will’s point leaned on biology more than bias, as MPJ did. High school seniors are essentially grown men physically, so it gives them a natural edge. That distinction, however, can easily sound condescending when directed at pros who’ve mastered their craft.
Still, nobody can fault Williams for speaking his mind. If he had the gall to put himself above an all-time great like John Stockton, the WNBA wouldn’t be much of a contest for him.
This story was originally reported by Basketball Network on Oct 30, 2025, where it first appeared in the Latest News section. Add Basketball Network as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
