A’ja Wilson Wins Record-Breaking Fifth WNBA MVP Title
- Aja Wilson of the Las Vegas Aces has been selected as the Women's National Basketball Association regular-season Most Valuable Player for the fifth time in her career, matching...
- The selection places her alongside Abdul-Jabbar, Jordan, and Russell as the only players in professional American basketball history to earn five regular-season MVP selections.
- Women as someone making new history by serving as the first female vice president delivering the news to me is something I am truly grateful for.
Aja Wilson of the Las Vegas Aces has been selected as the Women’s National Basketball Association regular-season Most Valuable Player for the fifth time in her career, matching the historic benchmark set by Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Michael Jordan, and Bill Russell in the men’s league.
A Historic Fifth MVP Award for Wilson
The selection places her alongside Abdul-Jabbar, Jordan, and Russell as the only players in professional American basketball history to earn five regular-season MVP selections. Former United States Vice President Kamala Harris called Wilson directly to congratulate her on the record-breaking achievement.
Women as someone making new history by serving as the first female vice president delivering the news to me is something I am truly grateful for.
Aja Wilson
Wilson entered the league as the number one overall pick in the 2018 WNBA draft out of South Carolina, where she claimed her first national collegiate title in 2017.
Dominant Statistics Across Both Ends of the Court
Transitioning from forward to center ahead of the 2025 campaign did not slow Wilson’s production. She appeared in 41 regular-season fixtures, leading the league in both scoring with an average of 26.2 points per game and blocked shots with 1.9 per contest.
Her individual impact extended to advanced metrics, where her Win Shares mark of 9.4 led the entire WNBA. That figure placed her well ahead of second-place Veronica Button, who finished the season with 7.5 Win Shares.
Chasing All-Time Greats Amid League Growth
At age 30, Wilson continues to cement her legacy alongside legendary figures in women’s basketball history. Diana Taurasi, who retired after a 20-year career with the Phoenix Mercury, captured three titles and six consecutive Olympic gold medals while earning one MVP honor. Maya Moore similarly led the Minnesota Lynx to four championships.
The broader WNBA landscape is experiencing a surge in popularity, recording 3.79 million total fans this season. Caitlin Clark of the Indiana Fever has drawn substantial audiences through her long-range shooting and playmaking, helping drive mainstream interest alongside the elite on-court production of players like Wilson, according to Sporting News.
Playoff Elimination Battle Looms
Wilson and the Las Vegas Aces face an immediate challenge as they attempt to mount a postseason comeback. The team trails the Golden State Valkyries two games to none in the best-of-five playoff semifinals, leaving Wilson’s squad on the brink of elimination and requiring a victory to extend their championship pursuit.