As the much-anticipated WNBA All-Star Weekend is just a few hours away, basketball enthusiasts are gearing up for a unique showdown. This year’s All-Star game will also witness fierce rivals Angel Reese and Caitlin Clark keeping aside their competition to play on the same team. Fans are buzzing with excitement, eager to see which standout player will claim the coveted All-Star MVP award, a testament to exceptional performance on the court. But before we focus on this year’s potential MVP, a look into the history of the game and the players who have won this honor several times awaits. 

When it comes to WNBA All-Star MVP awards, Lisa Leslie and Maya Moore are in a league of their own. Both have bagged the MVP title three times, making them the top winners in the game’s history. Their incredible performances have set a high standard for future players and cemented their spots as legends in the WNBA. Let’s delve into the accomplishments of these All-Star Icons.

Lisa Leslie: All-Star’s trailblazer 

A standout center for the Los Angeles Sparks, Lisa Leslie was the first one to win that All-Star MVP back in 1999. It was also the very first year they even had the All-Star Game. Leslie’s achievement was no one-time wonder as she reinforced her dominance by winning the award again in 2001 and 2002, proving that her initial triumph was no fluke. 

Lisa Leslie wasn’t just amazing in All-Star games as she was a powerhouse throughout her twelve seasons in the WNBA. She guided the Sparks to championships in 2001 and 2002. She further racked up a bunch of awards: eight All-Star appearances, three WNBA MVPs, eight All-WNBA first-team selections, and two Defensive Player of the Year titles. And if that wasn’t enough, she made history in 2002 by being the first player ever to dunk in a WNBA game.

Let’s switch gears to another legendary All-Star, Maya Moore. Her incredible achievements are even more exciting because she was a childhood idol for Caitlin Clark, who’s gunning for this year’s MVP award.

Maya Moore: The Unstoppable Champion 

When you think of Maya Moore, the word “Champion” instantly comes to mind. She’s the only player to ever win the WNBA All-Star Game MVP award three years in a row, from 2015 to 2018. Throughout her career, she has consistently steered her teams to victory, winning championships wherever she plays. 

This comes obvious as just six months after being selected first overall and proudly holding up a Lynx jersey at the 2011 WNBA Draft, Maya Moore played a pivotal role in guiding the Minnesota Lynx to their first-ever WNBA championship. 

Over an eight-year career, the six-time WNBA All-Star amassed an impressive list of achievements. Her excellence was evident from the start when she received the Rookie of the Year award in 2011. She went on to win four WNBA Championships and earned the Finals MVP award in 2013. In 2014, she earned the WNBA MVP title, further cementing her legacy. 

As we celebrate the remarkable All-Star achievements of these icons, this edition presents a fresh opportunity for a new player to launch an extraordinary All-Star career.

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