Bam Adebayo keeps secret of A'ja Wilson's WNBA MVP award
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 9, 2026, 2:56 AM
Last updated Oct 9, 2026
A'ja Wilson was named the WNBA's Most Valuable Player on Thursday. Bam Adebayo, her partner and Miami Heat center, was aware of her win prior, having been asked to keep it a secret. Wilson, who has now earned five MVP awards in her career, continues to dominate the league, holding a record for receiving 54% of all first-place votes since entering the WNBA. Their relationship has grown since they met during the Tokyo Olympics, with Adebayo often attending Aces games, and Wilson supporting Adebayo during his NBA career. Adebayo expressed excitement over celebrating Wilson's achievements.
- •A'ja Wilson awarded her fifth WNBA MVP title.
- •Bam Adebayo knew about the award in advance.
- •Wilson has achieved 54% of all first-place MVP votes.
- •The couple met while playing for Team USA in Tokyo.
- •Adebayo celebrates Wilson's accomplishments during a Heat preseason game.
- 3:08 AMYahoo Sports — Heat star Bam Adebayo sends heartfelt message to A’ja Wilson after her 5th WNBA MVP
- 2:56 AMYahoo Sports — Heat center Bam Adebayo kept the secret that A'ja Wilson was the WNBA's MVP again
"A’ja Wilson added another piece of history to her resume on Thursday, and Bam Adebayo made sure to celebrate it in his own special way. The Las Vegas Aces star was named the 2026 WNBA MVP , the fifth of her career. That is the most in league history, and it also makes her the first player ever to win the award in three consecutive seasons. Adebayo, […] The post Heat star Bam Adebayo sends heartfelt message to A’ja Wilson after her 5th WNBA MVP appeared first on ClutchPoints.
"MIAMI (AP) — A'ja Wilson found out Thursday that she was the WNBA's Most Valuable Player.Bam Adebayo knew long before that.
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External links- Yahoo SportsOct 9, 2026, 3:08 AMHeat star Bam Adebayo sends heartfelt message to A’ja Wilson after her 5th WNBA MVP
A’ja Wilson added another piece of history to her resume on Thursday, and Bam Adebayo made sure to celebrate it in his own special way. The Las Vegas Aces star was named the 2026 WNBA MVP , the fifth of her career. That is the most in league history, and it also makes her the first player ever to win the award in three consecutive seasons. Adebayo, […] The post Heat star Bam Adebayo sends heartfelt message to A’ja Wilson after her 5th WNBA MVP appeared first on ClutchPoints.
- Yahoo SportsOct 9, 2026, 2:56 AMHeat center Bam Adebayo kept the secret that A'ja Wilson was the WNBA's MVP again
MIAMI (AP) — A'ja Wilson found out Thursday that she was the WNBA's Most Valuable Player.Bam Adebayo knew long before that.
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