A’ja Wilson Wins WNBA MVP For 3X, Clark & Reese Earn Votes

Written by Tariq on September 24, 2024

A’ja Wilson became the second player in WNBA history to win the Most Valuable Player award unanimously, the league announced on Sunday ahead of a full slate of first-round playoff games. The Las Vegas Aces forward earned all 67 first-place votes for 670 points from a national panel of sportswriters and broadcasters. Minnesota Lynx forward Napheesa Collier finished second with 66 of 67 second-place votes and 467 points. New York forward Breanna Stewart (295 points), Indiana Fever point guard Caitlin Clark (130) and Connecticut Sun forward Alyssa Thomas (83 points) rounded out the top five. Sabrina Ionescu (Liberty), Nneka Ogwumike (Storm), Kahleah Copper (Mercury), Arike Ogunbowale (Wings), Jonquel Jones (Liberty), Kelsey Mitchell (Fever), Angel Reese (Sky), Dearica Hamby (Sparks), DeWanna Bonner (Sun) and Kayla McBride (Lynx) all made it on at least one MVP ballot. Wilson undoubtedly put together an incredible season, averaging 26.9 points, 11.9 rebounds and 2.6 blocks per game. Two weeks ago, Wilson broke the league’s single-season scoring record and became the first player to crack 1,000 points in a season. Her scoring average broke the 25.3 points per game record set by Diana Taurasi in 2006 and she did it on a league-leading 51.8% shooting. She is the first player to lead the league in total points, rebounds and blocks in a season.