Las Vegas Aces center A'ja Wilson has etched her name in WNBA history, securing her fourth Kia WNBA Most Valuable Player Award. This remarkable achievement breaks the tie with legends like Sheryl Swoopes, Lisa Leslie, and Lauren Jackson, solidifying Wilson's place as the first four-time MVP in the league's history.
The WNBA officially announced Wilson's victory on September 21, 2025. Wilson dominated the voting, receiving 51 out of 72 first-place votes from a panel of national sportswriters and broadcasters, totaling 657 points. Napheesa Collier of the Minnesota Lynx finished second with 534 points.
Miami Heat forward Bam Adebayo recently shared his emotions about presenting A'ja Wilson with her fourth WNBA MVP trophy. Adebayo described it as a summer highlight. He addressed the event in Las Vegas publicly for the first time during the Heat's media day, emphasizing the significance of Wilson's accomplishment.
A Season of Dominance
In her eighth WNBA season, Wilson showcased exceptional all-around performance. She averaged 23.4 points, 10.2 rebounds, 3.1 assists, 2.3 blocked shots, and 1.6 steals across 40 games. These numbers represent some of the best per-game statistics of her career in scoring, rebounding, assists, blocks, and steals.
- Led the league in points per game for the second consecutive season.
- Led the league in blocks per game for the fifth time.
- Scored the most points (937) in the WNBA.
- Had the highest efficiency rating (29.2) in the WNBA.
Wilson's consistent excellence is further highlighted by the fact that she has averaged at least 20.0 points, 10.0 rebounds, 2.0 assists, 2.0 blocks, and 1.0 steal per game for two consecutive seasons. She is the only WNBA player to ever achieve these averages in a single season (minimum 15 games played), let alone consecutively.
A'ja Wilson's record-breaking fourth MVP award is a testament to her incredible talent, dedication, and impact on the WNBA. Her performance this season solidifies her legacy as one of the greatest players to ever grace the court.