Amid Las Vegas Aces star A’ja Wilson’s campaign for a third-career MVP award this season, one of her most passionate supporters is right beside her on the court.
Aces teammate Kelsey Plum, who has played with Wilson for the past six years in Vegas, made a compelling case for why the All-Star center should not only win MVP but win it unanimously.
In a recent press conference, Plum expressed her admiration for Wilson’s consistent excellence. “Just another night at the office, we take it for granted, but we’re watching one of the greatest players of all time in front of our eyes,” Plum said. “It’s like dang, oh yeah, A’ja had 28 [points], like, that’s crazy. You know what I mean? I’m serious, I just wish that moving forward, it’s a unanimous vote this year, you feel me?”
When a reporter mentioned that he believed Wilson was an MVP “for sure,” Plum responded emphatically, “No, I understand, but there’s a difference between MVP and unanimous, just saying.”
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Wilson, who won MVP in 2020 and 2022, has consistently been among the top players in the league. She has finished in the top-10 of MVP voting every year since being drafted No. 1 overall in 2018.
Despite the Aces winning back-to-back WNBA championships last season, Wilson finished third in MVP voting behind New York Liberty forward Breanna Stewart and Connecticut Sun forward Alyssa Thomas, in what was the second-closest race in league history.
The MVP award is determined by a national panel of sportswriters and broadcasters with WNBA voting privileges. Plum’s plea for a unanimous vote highlights Wilson’s extraordinary impact on the game.
This season, Wilson has been putting up stellar numbers, averaging 27.0 points, 11.0 rebounds, and 2.6 assists in 17 games, leading the Aces to an 11-6 record. Her dominance on the court and leadership have been pivotal for the team’s success.
Wilson’s remarkable performance continues to captivate fans and experts alike, making a strong case for her third MVP award. As the season progresses, the basketball world watches closely to see if she can achieve the unanimous recognition her teammate passionately advocates for.
