A'ja Wilson wins record fifth MVP as first three-peat in WNBA history strengthens all-time greatness case
The Las Vegas Aces star's fifth WNBA MVP puts her alongside Bill Russell, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar and Michael Jordan in rarefied historic air.
A’ja Wilson has been awarded her fifth WNBA MVP title, marking a historic achievement as the first player to win three consecutive MVP awards. She also led the league in scoring and blocks, solidifying her dominance. This accomplishment places her in an elite group of basketball legends, including Bill Russell, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, and Michael Jordan, who have also won five or more MVP awards.
- A’ja Wilson becomes the first player in WNBA history to win five MVP awards.
- She is also the first player to win three consecutive MVP awards.
- Wilson led the WNBA in scoring with 26.2 points per game and in blocks with 79.
- Her achievements place her in the company of NBA legends Bill Russell, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, and Michael Jordan, who also have at least five MVP awards.
- Wilson received a significant majority of the first-place votes for the MVP award.
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