Las Vegas Aces star A’ja Wilson has made history by winning the WNBA MVP award for an unprecedented fourth time. This achievement was confirmed by a source familiar with the voting, who spoke to The Associated Press on the condition of anonymity prior to the official announcement. ESPN was the first to report Wilson’s remarkable accomplishment.
Wilson, who previously secured the MVP title in 2020, 2022, and 2023, becomes only the second player in WNBA history to win the award unanimously, joining former Houston Comets star Cynthia Cooper. Cooper also holds the distinction of winning the award in consecutive years, during the league’s inaugural seasons in 1997 and 1998. The only other players to have won the MVP three times are Sheryl Swoopes, Lisa Leslie, and Lauren Jackson.
Dominant Performance in the Regular Season
In the current season, Wilson has led the league in scoring, averaging 23.4 points per game, while also topping the charts in blocked shots with an impressive 2.3 per game. Her outstanding performance played a significant role in the Las Vegas Aces winning their last 16 regular-season games, ultimately securing the No. 2 seed in the playoffs.
The competition for the MVP title included finalists such as Napheesa Collier from Minnesota, Alyssa Thomas from Phoenix, Kelsey Mitchell from Indiana, and Allisha Gray from Atlanta. Wilson’s excellence on the court has not gone unnoticed, as she was also honored as the AP Player of the Year earlier this month.
A’ja Wilson’s historic achievement further solidifies her status as one of the premier players in women’s basketball, raising the bar for future generations in the sport. As the playoffs approach, her leadership and skills will be pivotal for the Las Vegas Aces as they aim for the championship.
