A’ja Wilson recently made WNBA history (Image via AP Photo/Godofredo A. Vásquez) Following an unprecedented season for the Las Vegas Aces, A’ja Wilson has reportedly been voted the WNBA’s most valuable player for the fourth time. Shams Charania of ESPN broke the story first thing Sunday morning. Wilson also paced the league in blocks and points per contest this season, and she became the first player to be a four-time WNBA MVP. Four MVPs, three Defensive Player of the Year, two championships, one Finals MVP, seven All-Star selections, five All-WNBA, four All-Defensive, and Rookie of the Year are some of the awards that Wilson has won throughout her career.
A’ja Wilson caps historic 2025 season with fourth WNBA MVP, leading in points, blocks, and 30-point games while setting multiple league records
Aces player A’ja Wilson was voted the 2025 MVP by the WNBA on Sunday, her fourth time receiving the honor. Wilson became the only player to win the award four times in WNBA history. Shams Charania of ESPN broke the news first. He wrote on X:“Breaking: Las Vegas Aces star A’ja Wilson has won the 2025 WNBA MVP award, becoming the first player in league history to win the honor four times, sources tell ESPN…”Then he reshared his post and wrote in the caption:“History all around: Wilson led the WNBA in points per game and blocks per game this season — and became the first player to average 20 points and 10 rebounds in multiple seasons in WNBA history. She also had 13 30-point games this season, the most ever in a WNBA campaign…”Wilson became the first player in WNBA history to record more than 20 points and 10 rebounds per game over multiple seasons since the introduction of the league. This season, Wilson also recorded the most 30-point games ever. Wilson’s 2025 season award isn’t even this one. In addition, she and Alanna Smith of the Lynx were selected Co-Defensive Player of the Year, marking the first time the league has ever split this honor. She has also never won both of these honors in the same season before. This awards season, Wilson is creating history in every way possible.While playing in the WNBA, Wilson also made history. Additionally, her 13 30-point performances are the most in a single WNBA season. The WNBA MVP title this year rounds out Wilson’s collection of accolades over her career. In addition, she has won two WNBA titles (and could win a third this year), been named a seven-time All-Star, won two Defensive Player of the Year awards, won two scoring titles, won five blocks, including this year, and won two Olympic gold medals. medalist.
Wilson overcomes slow start to secure back-to-back MVPs, solidifying her place among WNBA legends
Wilson wasn’t included in the MVP debate a few months ago because of the Aces’ dismal start to the season. They fell to the Minnesota Lynx at home on August 2 by 53 points, the second-largest margin of defeat in league history, and were below.500 in late July. Wilson has emerged as one of the greatest women’s basketball players of all time since joining the WNBA in 2018. The South Carolina alumnus has surpassed Sheryl Swoopes, Lisa Leslie, and Lauren Jackson for the most victories of the league’s top individual award thanks to this year’s WNBA MVP. 
A’ja Wilson in action (Image via AP Photo/Butch Dill)
Wilson became the second player in WNBA history to earn MVP twice in a row, joining Cynthia Cooper, the legendary Houston Comets player who did it in 1997 and 1998. Prior to these two seasons, Wilson had won WNBA MVP in 2020 and 2022. Between the dynamo’s incredible run of play, they won MVP awards for Breanna Stewart two years ago and Jonquel Jones in 2021. Wilson probably won the award over Minnesota Lynx standout Napheesa Collier. Also read: A’ja Wilson creates stunning WNBA record surpassing Jewell Loyd and Maya Moore as Aces beat Sky