What happened: Her previous top honors came in the regular season, WNBA Finals and Commissioner's Cup.
Why it matters: The award extends Jones's recognition across the season, championship series, in-season tournament and All-Star showcase. It follows her rise to seventh on the WNBA's career double-doubles list.
By the numbers: Four MVP settings: regular season, Finals, Commissioner's Cup and All-Star.
What to watch: Jones returns to the regular-season schedule after the All-Star break.