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A’ja Wilson: Quick Facts

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Born August 8, 1996 (age 30) • Columbia • South Carolina
Awards And Honors Most Valuable Player (2026) • Most Valuable Player (2025) • Most Valuable Player (2024) • Most Valuable Player (2022) • Most Valuable Player (2020)

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A'ja Wilson of the Las Vegas Aces drives toward the basket while guarded by Robyn Parks of the Chicago Sky during a WNBA playoff game at Michelob ULTRA Arena.
A'ja Wilson of the Las Vegas Aces leaps for a layup against Kia Vaughn and Shey Peddy of the Phoenix Mercury during a WNBA playoff game, with Brittney Griner in the background.
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