**WNBA Star Makes History with Unanimous MVP Win**
In a remarkable achievement, A’ja Wilson, the dominant center for the Las Vegas Aces, has become only the second player in WNBA history to be named Most Valuable Player by a unanimous vote. Wilson received all 67 first-place votes, amassing 670 points from a media panel.
The 28-year-old phenom edged out Minnesota Lynx forward Napheesa Collier, who finished second with 467 points, and New York’s Breanna Stewart, who took third place with 295 points. Rounding out the top five were Indiana Fever rookie Caitlin Clark and Connecticut’s Alyssa Thomas.
Wilson’s impressive season was marked by numerous records and milestones. She became the first WNBA player to score 1,000 points in a single season, finishing with 1,021, and set a new league record for rebounds with 451.
The Aces coach, Becky Hammon, praised Wilson’s exceptional leadership and dedication to her teammates. “A’ja is a great example of making everybody great around her. She’s the greatest, because she’s so authentically committed to that: pulling greatness out of other people.”
With this win, Wilson joins an elite group of three-time MVPs, including Sheryl Swoopes, Lisa Leslie, and Lauren Jackson, all of whom are retired and enshrined in the Naismith Hall of Fame.
Throughout the season, Wilson led the WNBA in scoring, blocks, player efficiency rating, and win shares. Her remarkable statistics include a scoring average of 26.9 points per game, the highest ever recorded in a WNBA season.
As the Aces prepare for the playoffs, Wilson’s dominance will be crucial in their quest for another championship title. They face off against the Seattle Storm in the first round, with Game 1 set to take place on Sunday.
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