Las Vegas Aces star A’ja Wilson has made history by becoming the first player in WNBA history to win the Most Valuable Player (MVP) award four times. The 29-year-old center defeated Minnesota Lynx guard Napheesa Collier, securing her fourth consecutive MVP title with 51 first-place votes, significantly outperforming Collier’s 18 votes. Wilson’s achievement not only highlights her individual excellence but also underscores her consistent impact on the league’s highest level.
Wilson’s fourth MVP win places her in an elite category, joining a select group of players who have achieved multiple MVP honors. She is now the first woman to receive this distinction, further cementing her status as a trailblazer in the sport. The award came after a dominant season in which Wilson led the league in points (23.4 per game) and blocks (2.3). Her performance also earned her a share of the Co-Defensive Player of the Year title with Lynx star Alanna Smith.
Coach Becky Hammon of the Aces praised Wilson’s accomplishments, stating,