A'ja Wilson's Historic WNBA Season Solidifies Her Legacy as an All-Time Great

South Carolina basketball legend A'ja Wilson has cemented her place in WNBA history by becoming the league's unanimous MVP for the 2024 season. The official announcement from the WNBA came on Sunday morning, recognizing Wilson's dominant performance that has set new standards for individual excellence in the league.

Cementing Her Legacy as an All-Time Great

Joining Elite Company with Unanimous MVP Award

A'ja Wilson's unanimous MVP selection places her in elite company, as she joins Hall of Famer Cynthia Cooper as the only players to have won the top individual award in such a manner. This achievement is a testament to Wilson's consistent brilliance and her ability to outshine her peers throughout the entire season.

Becoming a Three-Time MVP at Record Pace

Wilson's third MVP award in just her first seven seasons in the WNBA is a remarkable feat, as she joins the likes of Hall of Famers Lisa Leslie, Sheryl Swoopes, and Lauren Jackson as the only players to have accomplished this milestone. Her rapid ascension to the upper echelon of the league's all-time greats is a testament to her relentless work ethic and her unparalleled talent.

Rewriting the WNBA Record Books

The 2024 season saw A'ja Wilson put together the best overall campaign in WNBA history, setting new single-season records for points scored, points scored per game, rebounds, and Player Efficiency Rating (PER). Her dominance was evident across multiple statistical categories, as she also led the league in blocks, field goals made, and free throws made, while also ranking near the top in steals, field goal percentage, and free throw percentage.

Defensive Snub Fuels Her Competitive Fire

Despite her overwhelming offensive prowess, Wilson was surprisingly snubbed from the AP Defensive Player of the Year Award, which instead went to the Minnesota Lynx's Napheesa Collier. This slight, however, has only served to further fuel Wilson's competitive spirit, as she was properly recognized with a spot on the prestigious All-WNBA First Team.

Chasing History with a Third WNBA Title

As the Las Vegas Aces prepare to embark on another WNBA Postseason run, A'ja Wilson has her sights set on capturing her third WNBA championship. If successful, the Aces would become only the second team in league history, after the Houston Comets, to win at least three titles in a row, further cementing Wilson's legacy as one of the greatest players to ever grace the WNBA.