2025 WNBA Honor: Alanna Smith and A'ja Wilson Shared Title for Best Defensive Players
In the exciting 2025 WNBA season, two standout players, A'ja Wilson and Alanna Smith, captured the spotlight. Both players, representing the Las Vegas Aces and Minnesota Lynx respectively, made significant contributions to their teams' success.
A'ja Wilson, a three-time WNBA MVP, continued her dominance on the court. She led the league in blocks per game (2.3), total rebounds (407), defensive rebounds (316), and points per game (23.4). Wilson's impressive performance earned her the title of the league's top rebounder and blocker, as well as the league's leading scorer.
Wilson's team, the Las Vegas Aces, finished the regular season with a commendable 30-14 record. The Minnesota Lynx, on the other hand, secured the WNBA's top record at 34-10 and advanced to the semi-finals. Alanna Smith, in her seventh season in the WNBA, played a crucial role in the Lynx's success, contributing to their best defense in the regular season.
Smith's defensive prowess was evident throughout the season. She ranked second overall in combined steals and blocks with 135, and was named the 2025 WNBA Defensive Player of the Year for the first time in her career. This recognition marked her as a formidable force on the defensive end, a title she has earned through her consistent performance and dedication.
The 2025 season also saw Wilson and Smith share top defensive honours, a first in WNBA history. Both players received 29 votes from a panel of sportswriters and broadcasters, with Wilson being named the Co-Defensive Player of the Year for the third consecutive year.
As the playoffs approached, the Minnesota Lynx ousted the Golden State Valkyries in the first round, while the Las Vegas Aces awaited their semi-final opponents. The Lynx's journey continued, advancing to the semi-finals of the 2025 WNBA playoffs.
Despite no available search results providing information about who led the WNBA in steals per game in the 2025 season, the spotlight remains on Wilson and Smith, two players who have undeniably left their mark on the league. Their exceptional performances, both offensively and defensively, have solidified their places as key players to watch in the future of the WNBA.
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