There’s an obvious pick for WNBA Sixth Player of the Year
Janelle Salaun has had an outstanding year off the bench for the Golden State Valkyries and is my no-brainer selection for Sixth Player of the Year. She’s the second-leading scorer on the WNBA’s second-best team, and the second-best three-point shooter on the roster, too; Salaun is averaging 12.9 points per game while shooting 39.7% from […]
Brooklyn, New York - Janelle Salaun, the Golden State Valkyries' second-leading scorer and three-point shooter, has emerged as the clear choice for WNBA Sixth Player of the Year. Averaging 12.9 points per game with a 39.7% three-point clip, Salaun also leads all bench players with a +4.7 plus-minus rating while her team outperforms opponents by 4.7 points per game with her on the court.
Analytics further highlight her impact, with the second-highest VPM (+1.81) among WNBA bench players. Though she might be a starter, Salaun's role as a critical offensive contributor off the bench sets her apart from other candidates like Sophie Cunningham, Cameron Brink, and Tiffany Hayes. Despite Cunningham and Brink's impressive shooting, Salaun's overall impact and responsibility on the team make her the standout choice for the Sixth Player of the Year award.
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