What happened: A’ja Wilson is positioned to collect her fifth MVP. She won DPOY, MVP and Finals MVP in the same season last year.
Why it matters: That three-award sweep strengthens her standing in discussions of basketball’s greatest careers. The comparison also tests whether one league has a clearer consensus choice than the other.
By the numbers: Wilson is credited with three major awards last season: DPOY, MVP and Finals MVP.
What to watch: The next MVP result will determine whether Wilson reaches the cited record of five.