A’ja Wilson wins WNBA MVP award in unanimous fashion following historic season
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A’ja Wilson is the WNBA’s MVP for the 2024 season.
Wilson was officially named MVP on Sunday morning. The Las Vegas Aces star won it in unanimous fashion after averaging 26.9 points and 11.9 rebounds per game this season.
Here’s the moment that Wilson learned she won the award:
The moment ✨
“I cannot thank you all enough. I hope you guys understand how much you mean to me. I hope you guys know that this trophy is nothing without y’all. We’ve been through the ringer – and we gon’ continue to go through the ringer – but one thing y’all don’t ever have… pic.twitter.com/NOnm0BP4yr
— Las Vegas Aces (@LVAces) September 22, 2024
The former South Carolina star is just the second player ever to win the award unanimously, joining Cynthia Cooper-Dyke (1997). This is Wilson’s third MVP award. She also took home the honor in 2020 and 2022.
Three MVPs is more than any other active player. This award breaks a tie with former UConn legend Breanna Stewart, who won MVP honors in 2023 and 2019. She’s also just the 4th player ever to win 3 MVPs in a career, joining Lisa Leslie, Sheryl Swoopes and Lauren Jackson.
Wilson is also the first player in WNBA history to lead the league in total points, rebounds and blocks in the same campaign.
The Aces will begin their postseason run on Sunday night as they host the Seattle Storm in Game 1.
Spenser is a news editor for Saturday Down South and covers college football across all Saturday Football brands.
