<p>The <strong>WNBA</strong> is entering its final stage, and we now know who the MVP of the season is. After 27 years, the winner was selected as the top player unanimously, marking a historic moment for the sport. <strong>A’Ja Wilson</strong> was chosen without hesitation, and in light of this significant honor, her coach with the <strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/las-vegas-aces">Las Vegas Aces</a></strong>, <strong>Becky Hammon</strong>, dedicated a heartfelt message to her.</p>



<p>The center, who is currently leading the Las Vegas Aces in points, rebounds, steals, and blocks, left no doubt about who should be this season’s MVP. What truly caught everyone’s attention was the unanimous vote she received, a feat that hadn’t happened since 1997.</p>



<p>After the news broke, many in the sports world took notice, and it was none other than her coach, <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/becky-hammon">Becky Hammon</a>, who highlighted Wilson’s achievement.</p>



<p><em>“We always talk about, ‘Make your teammate great, and then in the process you become the greatest,’”</em> Aces coach Becky Hammon said, <em>per ESPN</em>. <em>“A’ja is a great example of that — just making everybody great around her. <strong>She’s the greatest, because she’s so authentically committed to that: pulling greatness out of other people.”</strong></em></p>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><figure class="image"><img loading="lazy" width="1024" height="576" src="https://ds-images.bolavip.com/news/image?src=https://images.bolavip.com/webp/en/full/BUS_20240922_BUS_238425_Becky-Hammon-1024x576_ac9c2bb5.webp&amp;width=1024&amp;height=576" alt="Becky Hammon" class="wp-image-238461" srcset="https://bolavip-us.cms.futbolsitesnetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/09/Becky-Hammon-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https://bolavip-us.cms.futbolsitesnetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/09/Becky-Hammon-300x169.jpg 300w, https://bolavip-us.cms.futbolsitesnetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/09/Becky-Hammon-768x432.jpg 768w, https://bolavip-us.cms.futbolsitesnetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/09/Becky-Hammon-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https://bolavip-us.cms.futbolsitesnetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/09/Becky-Hammon.jpg 1920w" sizes="(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px"></figure><figcaption>Head coach Becky Hammon of the Las Vegas Aces reacts during the fourth quarter against the Seattle Storm at Climate Pledge Arena on July 10, 2024 in Seattle, Washington.</figcaption></figure>



<p>A’Ja Wilson is the first WNBA player to reach 1,000 points in a season, and she has also set the league record for total rebounds in a season.</p>


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<h2>Wilson takes home third MVP award</h2>



<p>With her selection as MVP, Las Vegas Aces center A’Ja Wilson joins three other players who have won this prestigious trophy three times. They are Lisa Leslie, Sheryl Swoopes and Lauren Jackson.</p>



<p>Wilson received all 67 first-place votes for MVP from the gathered news media, finishing ahead of rookie sensation Caitlin Clark and several other players. Napheesa Collier came in second, while Breanna Stewart secured the third most votes. Clark placed fourth in the overall voting.</p>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><figure class="image"><img loading="lazy" width="1024" height="576" src="https://ds-images.bolavip.com/news/image?src=https://images.bolavip.com/webp/en/full/BUS_20240922_BUS_238425_AJa-Wilson-1-1-1024x576_0359c9e1.webp&amp;width=1024&amp;height=576" alt="A&apos;Ja Wilson" class="wp-image-238502" srcset="https://bolavip-us.cms.futbolsitesnetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/09/AJa-Wilson-1-1-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https://bolavip-us.cms.futbolsitesnetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/09/AJa-Wilson-1-1-300x169.jpg 300w, https://bolavip-us.cms.futbolsitesnetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/09/AJa-Wilson-1-1-768x432.jpg 768w, https://bolavip-us.cms.futbolsitesnetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/09/AJa-Wilson-1-1-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https://bolavip-us.cms.futbolsitesnetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/09/AJa-Wilson-1-1.jpg 1920w" sizes="(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px"></figure><figcaption>A’ja Wilson #22 of the Las Vegas Aces reacts during the first quarter against the Seattle Storm at Climate Pledge Arena on September 17, 2024 in Seattle, Washington.</figcaption></figure>



<h2>Las Vegas Aces and the playoffs</h2>



<p>With a record of 27 wins and 13 losses, Becky Hammon’s team finished second in the Western Conference, trailing only the Minnesota Lynx.</p>



<p>In this way, A’ja Wilson and her teammates will begin their playoff journey this Sunday, <strong>facing a tough opponent in the Seattle Storm</strong>.</p>

WNBA News: Aces Head Coach Becky Hammon sends bold message to A'Ja Wilson after being named MVP

WNBA News: Aces Head Coach Becky Hammon sends bold message to A'Ja Wilson after being named MVP - Bolavip US

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<p>Former WNBA player <strong>Becky Hammon</strong> made history on Wednesday night when she stepped up for Gregg Popovich and coached <a href="https://us.bolavip.com/san-antonio-spurs-t100707" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong>San Antonio Spurs</strong></a> during a game against <a href="https://us.bolavip.com/los-angeles-lakers-t101482" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong>Los Angeles Lakers</strong></a> at AT&amp;T Center.</p>
<p>At some point, Popovich argued with refs about a foul call and they decided to eject the legendary head coach. That was bad for the team but they found a light at the end of the tunnel. Hammon took the reins of the team and coached them for the rest of the night.</p>
<p>Even though the Lakers left the court with a 121-107 victory, it was a great moment for the franchise and Becky Hammon, too. She made history and earned a lot of praise after the game despite the defeat against the current NBA champions.</p>
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<h2>LeBron James lauds Becky Hammon after becoming the first woman to coach an NBA game</h2>
<p><a href="https://us.bolavip.com/lebron-james-t92259" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong>LeBron James</strong></a> was one of those who had big praise for Hammon and her incredible milestone. After the game was over, the King took the time to send a message to Hammon for her historical night.</p>
<p><em>“It’s a beautiful thing just to hear her barking out calls, barking out sets,” LeBron said, via NBA on ESPN. “She’s very passionate about the game. Congrats to her and congrats to our league.”</em></p>
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<p> — NBA on ESPN (@ESPNNBA)    <a href="https://twitter.com/ESPNNBA/status/1344696021104914439?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 31, 2020</a>   </p></blockquote></div>
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<p>Becky has been with the Spurs since 2014 and ever since that moment, people started wondering when she would get a chance to coach in the NBA. She’s taking little steps that have taken her this far and the Russian-American coach might be taking over a team in the future.</p>
<p>Obviously, she also spoke about her night, explaining that it was a big deal not only for her but the organization and the entire league. She’s had the best teacher of all and she’s taking the most advantage of that.</p>
<p><em>“Obviously, it’s a big deal,” Hammon said, via ESPN. “It’s a substantial moment. I’ve been a part of this organization, I got traded here in 2007, so I’ve been in San Antonio and part of the Spurs and sports organization with the Stars and everything for 13 years. So I have a lot of time invested, and they have a lot of time invested in me, in building me and getting me better.”</em></p>
<p>This was something great; LeBron knows that; the fans know that and Becky knows that very well. The San Antonio Stars legend left a mark on his team and now will try to do the same with the Spurs.</p>
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WNBA News: Aces Head Coach Becky Hammon sends bold message to A'Ja Wilson after being named MVP

LeBron James has the perfect reaction to Becky Hammon being the first woman to coach an NBA game