Shannon Sharpe urges WNBA to create history by honoring A'ja Wilson during the season: "SHE’S ON A NEW LEVEL"

A'ja Wilson has been putting up jaw-dropping performances this season. She leads the WNBA in scoring with 27.5 points per game and second in rebounding with 12.0 rebounds per contest. The Las Vegas Aces superstar also tops the league in blocks (2.7 BPG) and fourth in steals (1.9 SPG).

Over her last three games, Wilson has just been thoroughly dominant. During that span, she averaged 36.3 PPG, 13.0 RPG, 3.0 APG and 3.0 BPG.

Shannon Sharpe, following A'ja Wilson’s incredible 41-point, 17-rebound performance against the Phoenix Mercury on Sunday, posted this on X, formerly Twitter:

“Can you receive an MVP award during the season? @_ajawilson22 is the clear MVP of the @WNBA. Let’s make history and present the award 2 her while the season is still being played. SHE’S ON A NEW LEVEL. #WNBAMVP”

The WNBA customarily hands out major individual awards after the end of the regular season and into the playoffs. That means Sharpe still has some time to wait before he sees the MVP trophy handed out.

As incredibly great as A'ja Wilson has been, the WNBA isn’t likely to change its rules to follow Sharpe’s urging. Regardless of when the award will be given, it does look like Wilson is running away with it.

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Diana Taurasi heaps praise on A'ja Wilson

Diana Taurasi and the Phoenix Mercury threw the kitchen sink at A'ja Wilson, and they hardly slowed the reigning WNBA Finals MVP down. Even with 6-foot-9 Brittney Griner clogging the paint for the Mercury, Wilson had little trouble dominating.

Taurasi had this to say after the game when asked about Wilson’s performance:

“There’s been some amazing players in our league. What she’s doing right now is unthinkable with how well she’s playing on both ends. She’s unguardable. … I believe she’s making 3s now. Good luck for the next 10 years for this league if she’s making 3s.”

Against Phoenix, A'ja Wilson erupted for 41 points, a few days after scoring a career-high 42 against the Dallas Wings. She added 17 rebounds, two assists, two steals and one block. Wilson made 16-of-23 shots, including 2-of-6 from behind the arc.

The Mercury desperately tried to rally in the fourth quarter but Wilson had an answer for their every run. She had a game-high eight points during the said period. It wasn’t also just on offense that Wilson made her mark. Diana Taurasi’s team struggled all night behind the defense anchored by the reigning WNBA Defensive Player of the Year.

Taurasi said in so many words what Shannon Sharpe spelled out in a few: “She’s on a new level.”