It was a close race, but Breanna Stewart has emerged victorious as the 2019 WNBA MVP. Stewart, who plays for the Seattle Storm, edged out Alyssa Thomas of the Connecticut Sun and A’ja Wilson of the Las Vegas Aces to win the award.
The 24-year-old forward had a stellar season, averaging 21.8 points, 8.4 rebounds, and 2.5 assists per game. She also shot an impressive 45.6 percent from the field and 37.7 percent from beyond the arc. Stewart was instrumental in leading the Storm to a league-best 26-8 record and the No. 1 seed in the playoffs.
Thomas put together a great season as well, averaging 15.5 points, 8.1 rebounds, and 5.3 assists per game. She was also a key part of the Sun’s success, as they finished with a 24-10 record and the No. 2 seed in the playoffs.
Wilson had a breakout year for the Aces, averaging 20.5 points, 8.4 rebounds, and 1.9 assists per game. She was a major factor in Las Vegas’ 22-12 record and the No. 3 seed in the playoffs.
In the end, it was Stewart who won out, becoming just the fourth player in WNBA history to win MVP in back-to-back seasons. Her performance this season was nothing short of remarkable and she is more than deserving of this honor.
The race for MVP was a close one, but Breanna Stewart ultimately came out on top. Her impressive play this season has earned her the recognition she deserves and she will undoubtedly be a force to be reckoned with for years to come.
