Wilson becomes first five-time MVP in WNBA history
BBC • • sports
Key Points:
- A'ja Wilson of the Las Vegas Aces became the first WNBA player to win five MVP awards, including three consecutive titles, joining NBA legends Michael Jordan and Bill Russell in this elite achievement.
- Despite a ceremony scheduled to honor her latest MVP award, Wilson declined to participate, citing past experiences where celebrations preceded important team losses.
- Wilson received the news of her MVP win via a voice message from former US Vice-President Kamala Harris and expressed deep emotion reflecting on her journey from childhood dreams to historic success.
- She led the league in scoring for the third straight season with an average of 26.2 points per game and tied a WNBA record by scoring at least 30 points in 13 games during the season.
- Wilson has won three championships with the Aces in the last four years, but her team currently faces elimination in the semi-finals, trailing the Golden State Valkyries 2-0 in a best-of-five series.
