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A’ja Wilson has won a record fifth Women’s National Basketball Association Most Valuable Player award for the 2026 season, becoming the first player in league history to receive the honor three years in a row.
The 30-year-old American extended her own record after previously winning the award in 2020, 2022, 2024 and 2025.
Wilson averaged 26.2 points, 9.4 rebounds and 3.2 assists per game in the regular season. Her scoring average ranks second in WNBA history, behind the 26.9 points per game she recorded in 2024.
She also became the first player in league history to average at least 25 points per game while shooting 50% or better from the field and 40% or better from three-point range.
Wilson helped the “Las Vegas Aces” close the regular season with seven consecutive wins and a 31-13 record, earning the No. 3 seed in the playoffs.
The Aces trail the “Golden State Valkyries” 2-0 in their best-of-five semifinal series and face elimination in Game 3 on Friday in Las Vegas.
The team planned a pregame ceremony to recognize Wilson’s achievement, but she said she would not take part, choosing instead to focus on preparing for the game.
“I love the fans, but I will not be doing that,” Wilson said.
“I will be warming up with my team. ... Everyone in this room knows how much of a competitor I am and what my main focus is.”
