Here is all you need to know about the WNBA awards list, how much did the players grab in prize money, MVP, and finals winner in 2023
Including a game-winning victory away from home at Barclays Centre, the Aces upset the New York Liberty in four games. A humiliating 70-69 loss in Game 4 to a diminished Aces team dashed the Liberty’s hopes of returning to Las Vegas and winning a decisive Game 5 on Friday night.
WNBA finals 2023 winner and runner up prize money, MVP, awards winners list
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Who won the WNBA Finals MVP?
On Wednesday, forward A’ja Wilson was chosen MVP of the 2023 WNBA Finals after leading the Las Vegas Aces to their second consecutive championship. Following the game, Wilson finished with a game-high 24 points and 16 rebounds. Wilson had Finals averages of 21.3 points, 12.5 rebounds, and 1.3 blocks per game.
WNBA Finals 2023 individual awards
- The New York Liberty, led by outstanding player Breanna Stewart, Sabrina Ionescu, and Jonquel Jones, finished the regular season with a 32-8 record. She received the WNBA MVP award for 2023.
- The 2023 Kia WNBA Defensive Player of the Year was given to centre A’ja Wilson of the Las Vegas Aces.
- The 2023 Kia WNBA Most Improved Player was given to forward Satou Sabally of the Dallas Wings.
- The 2023 Kia WNBA Sixth Player of the Year was given to forward Alysha Clark of the Las Vegas Aces.
- The 2023 WNBA Coach of the Year was given to Stephanie White, head coach of the Connecticut Sun.
- The 2023 WNBA Basketball Executive of the Year was given to Jonathan Kolb, general manager of the New York Liberty.
How much will the WNBA winners grab?
Recent reports state that the Champions will get a reward of $500,000, a report in The Sun suggests. A bonus for this historic 27th postseason will be awarded to every WNBA player who is still on a team’s roster at the end of the regular season.
The winners are not the only ones to receive the prize money. Players on teams who are eliminated in the first round will receive $1,616 each, while players on teams that advance to the second round should receive $3,123 each. $7,746 will be given to each of the WNBA Finals runners-up namely, The New York Liberty.