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A’ja Wilson secures GOAT status with fifth WNBA MVP award

Las Vegas Aces forward A’ja Wilson cemented her status as the most decorated player in WNBA history by winning her fifth league MVP award, extending her record to three consecutive titles in 2024, 2025, and 2026. The 30-year-old superstar, who also claimed MVP honors in 2020 and 2022, now leads the league’s all-time MVP list with five awards, surpassing legends like Sheryl Swoopes, Lisa Leslie, and Lauren Jackson, each with three.

Wilson’s dominance continues on the court, where she averages over 26 points and nine rebounds per game for the three-time champions, solidifying her legacy as the franchise’s all-time leading scorer and a cornerstone of the Aces’ title aspirations.

Despite the Aces’ current playoff challenge—trailing the Golden State Valkyries 2-0 in their best-of-five series—they remain favorites to win the championship. Wilson’s fifth MVP season underscores her unmatched influence, as she enters the postseason with a resume that includes a full career spent with Las Vegas, where she was the first overall pick in 2018.

The Aces will look to turn their fortunes around in Game 3 of their series, set for October 9, as they aim to extend their playoff run and defend their title.

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