{"id":159875,"date":"2025-09-22T00:14:08","date_gmt":"2025-09-22T00:14:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/159875\/"},"modified":"2025-09-22T00:14:08","modified_gmt":"2025-09-22T00:14:08","slug":"aja-wilson-breaks-down-in-tears-as-boyfriend-bam-adebayo-hands-her-wnba-mvp-trophy-in-emotional-video-watch","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/159875\/","title":{"rendered":"A’ja Wilson breaks down in tears as boyfriend Bam Adebayo hands her WNBA MVP trophy in emotional video | Watch"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Published on: Sept 22, 2025 12:37 am IST <\/p>\n

A’ja Wilson has made history by winning the WNBA MVP award for a record fourth time, surpassing notable players. <\/p>\n

Las Vegas<\/a> Aces\u2019 A’ja Wilson<\/a> has been named WNBA MVP<\/a>. With this, Wilson succeeded in becoming the WNBA’s first four-time WNBA MVP and her second consecutive win. She had claimed the award last season as the unanimous choice and also won it in 2020 and 2022.<\/p>\n

\"A'ja A’ja Wilson in tears as she receives WNBA MVP trophy from boyfriend Bam Adebayo(AP) A’ja Wilson wins WNBA MVP<\/p>\n

After the historic news came out, the official X handle of the WNBA shared a video of the 29-year-old receiving her MVP trophy. The video also perfectly encapsulated a heart-warming moment as Miami Heat star and Wilson\u2019s boyfriend Bam Adebayo was seen handing her the trophy at the end of practice. <\/p>\n

The Las Vegas Aces star was in tears while she received the prestigious award from Adebayo. \u201cFOUR. EVER. THE. ONE. A surprise fit for history. A\u2019ja Wilson adds to her legacy in unforgettable fashion,\u201d read the post shared by WNBA on X.<\/p>\n

Votes earned by Wilson<\/p>\n

According to a report published by Reuters, Wilson earned 51 of 72 first-place votes and 21 second-place votes (657 points) from a national panel of sportswriters and broadcasters, the WNBA said. Wilson\u2019s latest feat helped her surpass Sheryl Swoopes, Lisa Leslie, and Lauren Jackson on the list of most WNBA MVPs.<\/p>\n

What did Wilson say?<\/p>\n

\u201cIt\u2019s not going to hit me until the end of the season, honestly; it is truly a blessing to be where I am. I don\u2019t think I could ever put into words how special this moment is. My name is in the history books forever,\u201d Wilson was quoted as saying by news agency AP, hours before Game 1 of the WNBA semifinal series against the Indiana Fever.<\/p>\n

Also read: Alanna Smith, A’ja Wilson share Defensive Player of Year honors<\/a><\/p>\n

Wilson has also been honored as the league\u2019s Co-Defensive Player of the Year, along with Minnesota Lynx’s forward Alanna Smith, winning that accolade earlier this week for a third time in four seasons, as per AP. In her next game, Wilson will be seen in action on Sunday as the Aces host the Indiana Fever in Game 1 of their WNBA semifinal series.<\/p>\n

FAQsWho has been named the WNBA MVP?<\/p>\n

Las Vegas Aces\u2019 A’ja Wilson has been honoured with the WNBA MVP.<\/p>\n

How many times has A’ja Wilson been named the WNBA MVP?<\/p>\n

A’ja Wilson has been named the WNBA MVP for a record fourth time.<\/p>\n

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