Overview

• A'ja Wilson, a three-time MVP, lost the 2024 Defensive Player of the Year award to Napheesa Collier by 10 votes.
• The entire Aces team wore Wilson jerseys before their Game 1 against the New York Liberty as a form of protest.
• Head coach Becky Hammon was surprised but supportive of her players' actions, highlighting their team chemistry.
• Tiffany Hayes, who is up for Sixth Woman of the Year, initiated the jersey-wearing idea and designed the pants worn by the team.
• Despite Wilson's impressive defensive stats, Collier's team led in key defensive metrics, justifying the award decision.