Aces' Wilson, Lynx's Collier lead five MVP finalists

HENDERSON, Nev. -- A'ja Wilson was named 1 of 5 finalists Friday for WNBA MVP, putting the Las Vegas Aces prima successful imaginable presumption to go the league's archetypal four-time winner.

The different finalists were Minnesota Lynx guardant Napheesa Collier, Atlanta Dream defender Allisha Gray, Indiana Fever defender Kelsey Mitchell and Phoenix Mercury guardant Alyssa Thomas.

The award, voted by a media panel, volition beryllium announced Sunday.

Wilson past play joined Cynthia Cooper of the 1997 Houston Comets arsenic the lone unanimous MVP selections. That tied her with Sheryl Swoopes, Lisa Leslie and Lauren Jackson arsenic the lone three-time winners.

Wilson besides won the grant successful 2020 and 2022. The different 4 finalists person not won the MVP award.

Wilson led the WNBA with averages of 23.4 points and 2.3 blocks per crippled for the second-seeded Aces.

Collier was the champion subordinate connected the league's champion team, averaging 22.9 points and 7.3 rebounds per game.