A'ja Wilson named WNBA MVP for third consecutive year, fifth time overall as Aces star extends all-time record
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Key Points:
- Las Vegas Aces star A'ja Wilson has been named the 2026 WNBA MVP for the third consecutive year and fifth time overall, solidifying her status among basketball's all-time greats.
- Wilson received 65 of 74 first-place votes and led the league with an average of 26.2 points per game, along with 9.4 rebounds, 3.2 assists, 1.4 steals, and 1.9 blocks per game during the season.
- Minnesota Lynx rookie Olivia Miles finished second in MVP voting and was also honored as the 2026 WNBA Rookie of the Year.
- Wilson's five MVP awards tie her with legends Michael Jordan and Bill Russell, second only to Kareem Abdul-Jabbar's six across NBA and WNBA history.
- In addition to MVP honors, Wilson's career achievements include three WNBA championships, two Finals MVPs, three Defensive Player of the Year awards, eight All-Star selections, three scoring titles, and six blocks leader titles.
