Las Vegas Aces star A'ja Wilson made WNBA history by claiming her fourth Most Valuable Player award. The achievement marks the first time any league player has earned four MVP honors. Wilson secured the recognition for consecutive seasons after defeating Minnesota Lynx forward Napheesa Collier in a competitive voting process. The winner accumulated 51 first-place votes and 657 total points, while Collier received 18 first-place selections and 534 points. Phoenix Mercury forward Alyssa Thomas placed third with 391 points.
Wilson joins an exclusive group of back-to-back MVP recipients alongside former winner Cynthia Cooper from 1997 and 1998. Her fourth award surpasses the previous record held by Sheryl Swoopes, Lisa Leslie, and Lauren Jackson. Commissioner Cathy Engelbert and Miami Heat player Bam Adebayo surprised Wilson with the trophy presentation following Friday's practice. Coach Becky Hammon compared Wilson's accomplishment to Mount Everest. Wilson credited her teammates during an emotional acceptance speech.
Wilson joins an exclusive group of back-to-back MVP recipients alongside former winner Cynthia Cooper from 1997 and 1998. Her fourth award surpasses the previous record held by Sheryl Swoopes, Lisa Leslie, and Lauren Jackson. Commissioner Cathy Engelbert and Miami Heat player Bam Adebayo surprised Wilson with the trophy presentation following Friday's practice. Coach Becky Hammon compared Wilson's accomplishment to Mount Everest. Wilson credited her teammates during an emotional acceptance speech.
