Kelsey Mitchell deserves a higher MVP ranking than Caitlin Clark

Mitchell is averaging 23.5 points to Clark's 21.5 this season.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated Aug 151 min read

The WNBA MVP race: 1. Caitlin Clark 2. A’Ja Wilson 3. Olivia Miles 4. Kelsey Mitchell 5. Paige Bueckers https://t.co/Jk Via @RGIII on X

What happened: The source ranking placed Clark first and Mitchell fourth in the WNBA MVP race. Olivia Miles ranked third, while Paige Bueckers landed fifth.

Why it matters: Mitchell has scored 657 points, the league's highest total, while Clark has 515. Clark's 7.9 assists per game strengthen her case, but Mitchell's scoring volume and greater availability should put her ahead.

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@RGIII 2026-08-15T02:42:43.667983+00:00

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