# A’ja Wilson WNBA MVP record achievement

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> Updated: 2026-10-12T00:00:00.000Z. Sources: 46. Developments: 2.

Las Vegas Aces player A’ja Wilson has set a WNBA record by winning her fifth Most Valuable Player award. Wilson is the first player to secure the honor in three consecutive seasons, receiving 65 of 74 first-place votes. Her season statistics included 26.2 points, 9.4 rebounds, 3.2 assists, and 1.9 blocks per game.

Following the announcement, media discussions emerged regarding Wilson’s impact on the league. ESPN analyst Chiney Ogwumike compared Wilson’s dominance to NFL legend Tom Brady, a comparison that prompted debate among fans. While Wilson celebrates this milestone, her team, the Aces, currently trail the Golden State Valkyries 2-0 in the WNBA semifinals.

## Timeline

### 2026-10-12: A’ja Wilson wins record fifth WNBA MVP award

A’ja Wilson has become the first player in WNBA history to win five MVP awards, a milestone that has sparked debate following comparisons to NFL legend Tom Brady.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/aja-wilson-wins-record-fifth-wnba-mvp-award-1

### 2026-10-08: A’ja Wilson wins record fifth WNBA MVP award

A’ja Wilson has made WNBA history as the first player to win five MVP awards and the first to win three consecutively, following a dominant season with the Las Vegas Aces.

42 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/aja-wilson-wins-record-fifth-wnba-mvp-award

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