A’ja Wilson wins her third straight WNBA MVP and record fifth overall
Summary
A’ja Wilson won the WNBA Most Valuable Player (MVP) award for the third year in a row and the fifth time in her career. She led the league in scoring and helped her team, the Las Vegas Aces, reach the semifinals.Key Facts
- A’ja Wilson has been named WNBA MVP five times, including three consecutive years.
- She was the first overall draft pick in 2018.
- Wilson averaged 26.2 points, 9.4 rebounds, 3.2 assists, and 1.9 blocks per game this season.
- She is the only WNBA player with five MVP awards; the next closest have three.
- President Kamala Harris congratulated Wilson on her achievement.
- The Las Vegas Aces, Wilson’s team, are currently in the WNBA semifinals, trailing 2-0 in a best-of-five series.
- Wilson received 65 first-place votes from sportswriters and broadcasters who voted for MVP.
- She is compared to legendary athletes like Michael Jordan for her accomplishments in basketball.
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