Las Vegas Aces’ A’ja Wilson made WNBA history by becoming the first player to win five MVP awards and the first to earn three consecutive MVP honors. She led the league in scoring and blocks during the 2026 season and received a special congratulatory message from former Vice President Kamala Harris.
- A’ja Wilson won her fifth WNBA MVP award, a league record.
- She is the first player to win three consecutive WNBA MVP honors.
- Wilson led the 2026 season with 26.2 points and 1.9 blocks per game, shooting 52.7% from the field.
- Former Vice President Kamala Harris congratulated Wilson via a recorded phone message.
- Wilson joins NBA legends like Michael Jordan and Bill Russell with at least five league MVP awards.
Las Vegas Aces Superstar A’ja Wilson Becomes the First WNBA Player to Win Five MVP Awards and Three Consecutive Honors
Las Vegas Aces superstar A’ja Wilson has added another historic achievement to her growing basketball legacy, becoming the first player in WNBA history to win five Most Valuable Player awards.
Wilson also became the first WNBA player to capture the league’s MVP honor in three consecutive seasons, further cementing her place among basketball’s all-time greats.
The Aces forward received 65 of 74 first-place votes, an overwhelming showing that reflected her dominance throughout the 2026 season.
Wilson led the WNBA in scoring with an average of 26.2 points per game while also leading the league with 1.9 blocks per contest. She shot an impressive 52.7% from the field, demonstrating her impact on both ends of the court.
Kamala Harris Delivers Special MVP Announcement
Wilson’s historic achievement came with a special surprise from former Vice President Kamala Harris, who delivered the news through a recorded phone message congratulating her on her fifth MVP award.
WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert presented Wilson with the message during a surprise celebration at the Aces’ practice facility, where Wilson’s mother, Eva, was also on hand to present her daughter with the trophy.
A’ja Wilson received a special call from former Vice President of the United States Kamala Harris, who congratulated her on winning a record-extending 5th WNBA MVP award 📞🇺🇸
(via @LVAces) https://t.co/XDNKYL5Knj
— ClutchPoints (@ClutchPoints) October 8, 2026
“Obviously, that is an honor,” Wilson said, referring to Harris as “a woman of our history” and expressing gratitude for sharing the moment with her.
Wilson also referred to Harris as her sorority sister. Both women are members of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated, adding another layer of significance to the exchange between two prominent Black women.
The moment left Wilson emotional as she reflected on the dreams she had growing up and the milestones she never imagined achieving.
“This one here, I cried a little bit harder,” Wilson said of her fifth MVP honor.
A’ja Wilson Joins Basketball’s Most Decorated Legends
With her fifth MVP award, Wilson enters a category of basketball excellence shared by only a handful of NBA legends.
She joins Michael Jordan, Bill Russell and Kareem Abdul-Jabbar as players who have earned at least five league MVP awards. Abdul-Jabbar leads that group with six.
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Wilson’s latest accomplishment adds to a résumé that already includes three WNBA championships and a reputation as one of the most dominant players of her generation.
Her historic run also marks another milestone for women’s basketball as the WNBA continues to gain national attention and recognition.
