A’ja Wilson Used One Word To Describe Kate Martin After Concerning Injury

Las Vegas Aces rookie Kate Martin may have dodged a bullet after suffering what originally appeared to be a scary leg injury in the 93-85 loss to the Chicago Sky on Tuesday night.

Martin went down with around  a minute left in the first quarter with a non-contact injury. She instantly grabbed at her ankle area and was writhing in pain. After she was helped back to the locker room by the Aces coaching staff, she returned to the bench under her own power but was unable to play the remainder of the game.

There has been no word of the severity of the injury, but Martin returning to the sideline is a good sign.

A'ja Wilson spoke on Martin and her injury after the game. Wilson used one word to describe the former Iowa Hawkeyes star: "Sister."

"I'm going to take care of my rookie no matter what. It could be a knee scrub. It could be anything like we're going to take care of her no matter what because she's one of us. She's our sister," Wilson commented.

After being selected by the Aces in the second round of the 2024 WNBA Draft, Martin instantly became a fan favorite. Despite her low expectations, Martin earned a significant role in the Aces rotation. She is averaging 3.6 points, 2.0 rebounds, and 1.2 assists per game.

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