Las Vegas Aces star A’ja Wilson is shining brighter than ever! The WNBA announced on Sunday that Wilson has been named the 2024 MVP, and she earned the prestigious honor in unanimous fashion. This is her third MVP award, tying her with legends Sheryl Swoopes, Lisa Leslie, and Lauren Jackson for the most MVP titles in league history. Wilson’s incredible season left no room for doubt, as she received all 67 first-place votes, becoming the first unanimous MVP since Cynthia Cooper in 1997.
After a narrow miss last season, Wilson delivered an absolutely unforgettable performance this summer, putting together one of the most dominant individual seasons the league has ever seen. She not only became the first player to score 1,000 points in a season but also shattered the single-season rebounding record. With a scoring average of 26.9 points per game, she broke Diana Taurasi’s long-standing mark and made WNBA history once again.
Wilson’s list of accomplishments this season is nothing short of astounding. She became the first player ever to lead the league in points, rebounds, and blocks in the same season. Along the way, she set the record for consecutive 20-point games (15!) and cemented her place as the Aces’ all-time franchise leader in both points and rebounds.
Across 38 games, Wilson averaged 26.9 points, 11.9 rebounds, 2.58 blocks, and 1.79 steals per game—all career highs. She ranked first in points and blocks, second in rebounds, and was among the top five in steals and minutes. Her sixth All-Star appearance, four Western Conference Player of the Month honors, and leading Team USA to gold at the 2024 Paris Olympics, where she was named MVP, were all part of her incredible journey.
This season wasn’t without its challenges for the Aces. With Candace Parker’s surprise retirement and Chelsea Gray sidelined with an injury, Wilson’s leadership and two-way dominance kept the team strong. The Aces powered through the second half of the season, winning nine of their last 10 games to finish 27-13 and secure the No. 4 seed. Now, their quest for a historic threepeat begins with a first-round matchup against the Seattle Storm.
As A’ja Wilson celebrates this well-deserved honor, the basketball world can’t help but applaud her awe-inspiring accomplishments. Rounding out the top five in the MVP vote were Minnesota Lynx’s Napheesa Collier, New York Liberty’s Breanna Stewart, Indiana Fever’s Caitlin Clark, and Connecticut Sun’s Alyssa Thomas, each also putting together amazing seasons.
With her third MVP trophy in hand and the playoffs ahead, Wilson’s legacy is only just beginning.
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