A'ja Wilson named 2025 WNBA MVP
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Mark Davis -- who owns both the Raiders and Aces -- showed up with the four-time MVP's father and Aces staff in matching pink wigs.
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Wilson, a 6-foot-4 center for the Las Vegas Aces, has dominated this year. In her eighth season, she finished in the top five in points, rebounds, blocks and steals.
Las Vegas Aces center has won MVP, ESPN’s Shams Charania first reported on Sunday morning. Wilson averaged a league-most 23.4 points per game this season, alongside 10.2 rebounds, 3.1 assists, 2.3 blocks, and 1.6 steals. Her scoring has skyrocketed through three postseason games; she’s averaging 29.3 points on 55.4% shooting.
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