Caitlin Clark left off 19 WNBA MVP ballots despite historic season as A’ja Wilson wins fifth award
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Key Points:
- Caitlin Clark received only one first-place vote and was left off 19 MVP ballots despite a historic WNBA season, finishing behind A’ja Wilson, Olivia Miles, and Kelsey Mitchell in voting.
- Clark became the first WNBA player to average at least 20 points and 8 assists per game, creating a league-record 41.2 points per game when combining her scoring and assists.
- Her performance included five games with at least 30 points and 10 assists—more than all other players combined in WNBA history—and a historic 45-point, 10-assist game.
- Critics argue that media coverage and voter biases may have influenced the undervaluation of Clark's contributions, as some commentators have focused on her popularity and off-court narratives rather than her on-court achievements.
- While A’ja Wilson's MVP win is widely supported due to her dominant two-way play and team success, many believe Clark's exclusion from the top five is unjustified given her unprecedented offensive production.
