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Aces star A'ja Wilson wins record 5th WNBA MVP award
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Key Points:
- Las Vegas Aces center A'ja Wilson won her fifth WNBA Most Valuable Player award for the 2026 season, becoming the first player in league history to win three consecutive MVPs.
- Wilson averaged 26.2 points per game, 52.7% shooting, and 40% from three-point range, marking the first time a WNBA player achieved 25 points, 50% shooting, and 40% from beyond the arc in a season.
- She received 65 of 74 first-place MVP votes, with Olivia Miles and Kelsey Mitchell finishing second and third respectively.
- Wilson has now joined NBA legends Michael Jordan and Bill Russell as five-time MVP winners and leads the WNBA in multiple statistical categories including scoring, blocks, and Player Efficiency Rating.
- The Aces, led by Wilson, finished the regular season 31-13, securing the No. 3 seed in the playoffs, with Wilson praised by coach Becky Hammon for her skill, leadership, and continuous improvement.
