A’ja Wilson walked into the Las Vegas Aces practice facility expecting another typical day of training, preparation, and leadership — the routine she’s mastered in her rise as the face of the WNBA. What she didn’t expect was to find Bam Adebayo, NBA All-Star and Miami Heat cornerstone, standing there waiting for her.
In his hands? The 2025 WNBA Most Valuable Player trophy.
In that moment, cameras rolling, teammates watching, and WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert nearby, Wilson immediately understood. She dropped to her knees — not in disbelief of the trophy, but overwhelmed by the gesture, the significance, and the man presenting it.
This wasn’t just about basketball.
This was about history.
And maybe, just maybe, the start of something even bigger.
A’ja Wilson Makes History — Again
At just 29 years old, A’ja Wilson has now claimed her fourth WNBA MVP award, officially becoming the most decorated MVP in league history.
She won her first in 2020, followed by wins in 2022, 2024, and now 2025 — surpassing three of the most iconic names in WNBA history: Sheryl Swoopes, Lisa Leslie, and Lauren Jackson, each of whom won three.
This season, Wilson secured 51 of 72 first-place votes, ahead of fellow stars Napheesa Collier (Minnesota Lynx) and Alyssa Thomas (Phoenix Mercury). She also shared the Co-Defensive Player of the Year title with Alanna Smith, although that decision sparked immediate commentary from Adebayo, who voiced his confusion on social media:
> “Can somebody explain Co to me right now..?!”
A protective and lighthearted jab — but also a subtle statement. Wilson’s game speaks for itself, and Adebayo knows it.
The MVP Surprise Heard Around the Basketball World
The trophy presentation, orchestrated in secret by the WNBA and Adebayo himself, was more than a ceremonial handoff. It was personal.
Until now, few outside their close circles knew the two elite athletes were in a relationship. Both intensely private and focused on their careers, Wilson and Adebayo had kept their connection largely under wraps — until the MVP moment.
The reveal sent shockwaves across social media and sports media alike. Suddenly, two of basketball’s most respected defensive anchors — one in the NBA, one in the WNBA — were being seen in a new light: not just as individual stars, but as a power couple with the potential to redefine public perception of basketball relationships.
And they didn’t stage it. There was no Instagram soft launch. No GQ spread (yet). Just a quiet, emotional gesture in a practice gym in Las Vegas.
That authenticity made the moment even more powerful.
Two Journeys, One Mindset
A’ja Wilson and Bam Adebayo have followed different paths — but their stories are grounded in similar values: resilience, defense, and consistency.
Wilson, a South Carolina Gamecocks legend and former No. 1 overall WNBA draft pick, has led the Las Vegas Aces to multiple championships and has become
