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We have some controversy after the WNBA vote results were released.
On Sunday, the AP released the votes from media members for the WNBA MVP award, which was won by A’ja Wilson.
Fans immediately noticed that one reporter gave Angel Reese a fourth-place MVP vote.
WNBA MVP voting breakdown
🏀 A’ja Wilson is the first WNBA unanimous MVP since 1997.
🏀 Napheesa Collier one vote away from sweeping second.
🏀 Caitlin Clark finishes fourth.
🏀 Angel Reese receives one fourth-place vote. pic.twitter.com/bx7g0nUrU9— Colin Salao (@colincsalao) September 22, 2024
Journalists ripped the reporter to shreds for giving Reese an MVP vote.
“Also — and this is not a shot at Angel Reese whatsoever. She has nothing to do with this — whoever used a fourth-place MVP vote on Reese should be banned from voting on league awards forever. They clearly don’t take the process seriously and can’t even pretend to be unbiased.” said James Boyd of The Athletic
“Far too often the WNBA conversation hasn’t been about basketball. And I’m not sure how anyone watching the games could have Angel Reese on an MVP ballot.”
“Not trying to start anything but voting Angel Reese 4th for MVP is neglecting professional responsibility.”said Sports Illustrated’s Robin Lundberg
Eventually, the names of the WNBA voters will be released, and the reporter will have to answer as to why he decided to give Reese an MVP vote.