Get ready for it, because A’ja Wilson is about to etch her name even deeper into the history books. We’re talking about a record-setting fifth league MVP trophy for the Aces superstar, and honestly, the rest of the league just can’t keep up.
Nobody Else Even Came Close This Season
Yeah, there was some chatter, right? Olivia Miles from the Lynx generated some MVP buzz, especially after leading her squad to the top of the standings. And you know Kelsey Mitchell and Caitlin Clark over on the Fever drew some interest too. But let’s be real, those were always down-ballot votes. This thing was always Wilson’s. How could it not be?
She absolutely lit up the league this year, leading in scoring and blocks. That’s a two-way monster right there! And if you’re into the nitty-gritty, her advanced analytics were off the charts too: win shares, VPM, win probability added, she was at the top of every single one. That’s just a different level of play, plain and simple. This fifth MVP in 2026 is totally deserved, and it puts her way ahead of everyone else in WNBA history.
Five MVPs And A Cabinet Full Of Hardware
Think about it: five MVPs. That’s two more than any other player, past or present, in the WNBA. Her numbers during these MVP campaigns are just ridiculous. She’s a three-time scoring champion, and get this: every single one of those scoring titles came in a year she also snatched an MVP. Talk about a clean sweep!
And her defense? Forget about it. Wilson’s got three Defensive Player of the Year awards to her name, and yep, you guessed it, all three came in years she was also crowned MVP. The only time prior to 2026 that she only picked up one of those two honors was in 2024. That year, she still dropped career-high totals in assists and broke the record for the highest-ever scoring average across a full season. Seriously, this woman is built different. Her two-way game is just too much, and with the Aces constantly winning, you just don’t see her giving up that throne anytime soon.
Stepping Into The Pantheon of Sporting Legends
This fifth MVP triumph isn’t just about the WNBA. It launches Wilson into elite company among all North American athletes. We’re talking about the titans, the absolute GOATs of their respective sports who have collected five or more MVPs. She’s officially in that conversation!
Of course, Wayne Gretzky still leads the pack with nine Hart Trophies over his legendary 20-year NHL career. Wilson’s got a ways to go to match that kind of longevity; Diana Taurasi is the only WNBA player even hitting 20 seasons. But check this out: Wilson has racked up five MVPs in just nine seasons, with an insane four of those coming in the last five years! That’s a serious charge for the crown. She’s now alongside some of the biggest names in sports history:
- Wayne Gretzky (NHL): 9 MVPs
- Barry Bonds (MLB): 7 MVPs
- Kareem Abdul-Jabbar (NBA): 6 MVPs
- Gordie Howe (NHL): 6 MVPs
- Peyton Manning (NFL): 5 MVPs
- Michael Jordan (NBA): 5 MVPs
That’s it. That’s the list. A’ja Wilson is on it. She’s an absolute force, and she’s not just playing in the WNBA; she’s writing herself into sports history, one MVP at a time.
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Originally reported by The Sporting News.
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