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A'ja Wilson Wins Record Fourth WNBA MVP

A late-season surge with elite two-way play swayed voters after a tight race with Napheesa Collier.

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Sep 18, 2025; Las Vegas, Nevada, USA; Las Vegas Aces center A'ja Wilson (22) reacts to a play against the Seattle Storm in the third quarter during game three of round one for the 2025 WNBA Playoffs at Michelob Ultra Arena. Mandatory Credit: Candice Ward-Imagn Images/File Photo
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Overview

  • Wilson received 51 of 72 first-place votes and 657 points, with Collier second at 18 first-place votes and 534 points as Alyssa Thomas, Allisha Gray and Kelsey Mitchell rounded out the top five.
  • She led the league in scoring at 23.4 points per game, added 10.2 rebounds and 3.1 assists, topped the WNBA in blocks, and set a single-season record with 13 games of 30 or more points.
  • Her performance powered Las Vegas to a 16-game winning streak to close the regular season and the No. 2 playoff seed, including averages of 26.1 points and 12.0 rebounds during the run.
  • The league also named Wilson co-Defensive Player of the Year this week alongside Minnesota's Alanna Smith.
  • The MVP trophy presentation is scheduled before the Aces host the Indiana Fever in Game 1 of their semifinal series in Las Vegas.