In a world where you can trust few things – maybe your smartphone’s battery life or how long a game of Monopoly might last – there’s one certainty, according to Las Vegas Aces guard Kelsey Plum: A’ja Wilson has to be this season’s unanimous WNBA MVP. If she’s not? Well, Plum has some, shall we say, conspiracy theories.
In a blunt yet hilariously candid assessment during an SB Nation interview, Plum was all-in on her teammate’s MVP case. And honestly, who’s going to argue with her? Wilson’s season stats make the case themselves. But just in case you missed it, Kelsey made sure to drive the point home.
“If she’s not the unanimous MVP, I have conspiracy theories. I mean, I really will. I don’t even know who else you put in the conversation, to be honest,” Plum said, probably setting up her own episode of a WNBA-themed “X-Files.” Cue the eerie music!
But seriously, Kelsey isn’t wrong. With Wilson putting up a casual 26.9 points, 11.9 rebounds, 2.6 blocks, 2.3 assists, and 1.8 steals per game, who else are you going to nominate? The popcorn vendor from section 213?
The “A’ja-ceptional” Season
For those not keeping track of mind-blowing WNBA records, A’ja Wilson recently smashed a couple. She became the first WNBA player ever to cross the 1,000-point mark in a single season (yeah, no big deal, right?), and if that wasn’t enough, she also set a new single-season rebounding record with 451 boards, giving her the right to hang a metaphorical “No Trespassing” sign in the paint.
And don’t forget, she’s still got one more regular-season game to play. Who knows, maybe she’ll grab another 100 rebounds, just for fun.
Wilson’s dominance isn’t just about the numbers, though they are very gaudy. She’s the engine driving a Las Vegas Aces team that’s won four in a row and nine of their last 11 games, all while gunning for their third consecutive WNBA title. You know, just another day at the office for the reigning MVP.
The Aces Are Winning… Again
With a 26-13 record, the Aces are sitting pretty at the fourth spot, a fact that probably has other teams sweating more than the Las Vegas summer heat. They’ll close out the regular season against the Dallas Wings, where you can bet A’ja will be ready to add another chapter to her historic season.
So why is Plum so adamant about Wilson being MVP? Well, it’s simple: “I don’t even know who else you put in the conversation,” Plum said. Maybe she’s just avoiding some awkward post-season locker room conversations, but the numbers and impact tell the story.
A’ja Wilson: Grateful MVP in Waiting
But what does Wilson herself have to say about this MVP noise? Humble as ever, she’s quick to deflect the praise back to her teammates, thanking them for letting her be, well, A’ja Wilson.
“I hope y’all know how much I love y’all. Each and every last one of y’all,” Wilson said, crediting her teammates after reaching the 1,000-point milestone. “There are days where I hate being A’ja Wilson. But when I come into work, and I see y’all smiling, it makes me who I am.”
The emotional connection between Wilson and her teammates is as strong as her post-game box scores, and it’s not hard to see why the Aces have been so dominant since she joined them as the No. 1 overall pick in 2018. With Wilson leading the way, Las Vegas has secured back-to-back titles and could be well on their way to a third.
If Not Wilson, Then Who? Exactly.
So, if A’ja Wilson isn’t the MVP, then who is? A ball of tumbleweed blowing through an empty gym? Wilson’s numbers, leadership, and the Aces’ overall success make the argument airtight. The only conspiracy here is that Kelsey Plum might be onto something. Because if Wilson doesn’t win this unanimously, well, there are going to be a lot of questions.
Wilson’s season is one for the record books, but there’s more at stake than just numbers. She’s the heartbeat of a Las Vegas team gunning for more silverware, and Plum’s already thrown down the gauntlet for MVP voters.
Let’s be honest – if A’ja Wilson isn’t MVP, Kelsey Plum might just start looking for clues on why the truth isn’t out there. We’ll keep an eye on her YouTube channel, just in case.
