WNBA legend Lauren Jackson names her pick for 2026 MVP over Caitlin Clark and Paige Bueckers
The WNBA MVP race has been heating up. And a former 3-time MVP, Lauren Jackson, named Caitlin Clark and Paige Bueckers as candidates before naming her actual pick.
Lauren Jackson, a three-time WNBA MVP, has weighed in on the 2026 MVP race. While she highlighted Caitlin Clark, Paige Bueckers, and Olivia Miles as strong contenders, Jackson ultimately named A'ja Wilson as her pick for the award. The Hall of Famer praised Wilson's remarkable season, noting that she has already secured four MVP titles in her career.
Jackson's confidence in Wilson's abilities stems from her consistent dominance on the court, averaging 26.0 points, 9.5 rebounds, and 2.0 blocks per game this year. Despite the competition, Jackson believes Wilson's talent is unparalleled and deserves recognition as the 2026 WNBA MVP.
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