Breanna Stewart And A’ja Wilson Sit At The Grown-Ups Table
Defector • • sports
Key Points:
- A’ja Wilson and Breanna Stewart have dominated the WNBA MVP scene since 2018, collectively winning six of eight championships and serving as the league’s central stars.
- On Sunday, Stewart led the New York Liberty to a 91-75 upset over the top-seeded Minnesota Lynx with 34 points and 12 rebounds, exploiting Minnesota’s size mismatches.
- Wilson scored 38 points and grabbed 16 rebounds in a 102-85 win over the Indiana Fever, demonstrating her dominance and shutting down any upset hopes.
- Despite the excitement around younger guards like Olivia Miles and Caitlin Clark, Stewart and Wilson remain the most skilled and impactful players in the playoffs, showcasing unmatched two-way abilities.
- The anticipated intense rivalry between Stewart and Wilson never fully materialized, as both remain professional and focused, with Wilson emphasizing her commitment to her role rather than rivalry.
