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A’ja Wilson Secures Record‑Setting Fifth WNBA MVP, Third Consecutive
A’ja Wilson has been named the WNBA Most Valuable Player for a third straight year, marking her fifth overall MVP award. The Las Vegas Aces center received a congratulatory voice message from former Vice President Kamala Harris, who praised Wilson for redefining greatness in the league. "Obviously, that is an honour," Wilson said. "A woman of our history, and I’m so appreciative to be able to share that moment with her through the phone call and the message of her delivering that I won my fifth MVP."
Wilson became the first player to win the award three consecutive times, having previously earned it in 2020 and 2022. The trophy was presented to her by her mother, Eva, in the presence of WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert, Aces owner Mark Davis, and team president Nikki Fargas. "Each one of these has not been taken lightly," Wilson said while holding all five of her MVP trophies. "In my heart, they’ve always been so special. But this one here, I cried a little bit harder. This one here is just a little bit different…" She reflected on how her early dreams were modest, noting that she never imagined achieving five MVP titles.
The 30‑year‑old led the league in scoring with an average of 26.2 points per game, shooting nearly 53 percent from the field. She also posted 9.4 rebounds, a career‑best 3.2 assists, and 1.9 blocks per game. Wilson’s performance has helped the Aces reach the WNBA semifinals for the eighth consecutive season, though they trail 2‑0 in the best‑of‑five series against the Golden State Warriors. Game 3 is scheduled for Friday.
Wilson received 65 first‑place votes and nine second‑place votes, totaling 713 points from a national panel of sportswriters and broadcasters. Minnesota guard Olivia Miles earned 442 points, while Indiana guards Kelsey Mitchell and Caitlin Clark received 287 and 212 points, respectively. No other WNBA player has more than three MVP awards; Sheryl Swoopes, Lisa Leslie and Lauren Jackson each have three.
"A’ja Wilson is one of a kind," Fargas said. "She’s now standing in a category that no other WNBA player in the history of the league has accomplished. She’s in the conversations with the Michael Jordans and the Wayne Gretzkys of the world – where she belongs."
Frequently asked questions
How many MVP awards has A’ja Wilson won?
A’ja Wilson has won five WNBA MVP awards, and she is the first player to win the award three consecutive times, having previously earned it in 2020 and 2022.
What were Wilson’s statistical averages this season?
She led the league in scoring with an average of 26.2 points per game, shot nearly 53% from the field, posted 9.4 rebounds, a career‑best 3.2 assists, and 1.9 blocks per game.
Who presented Wilson with her MVP trophy?
Wilson’s mother, Eva, presented the trophy in the presence of WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert, Aces owner Mark Davis, and team president Nikki Fargas.