Napheesa Collier’S Mvp Bid Gets A Playful Boost From Anthony Edwards

MVP Race Heats Up for Napheesa Collier

The first half of the 2025 WNBA season saw Minnesota Lynx standout Napheesa Collier leading the MVP charge. But as the season progressed, competition stiffened with A'ja Wilson dominating for the Las Vegas Aces, pushing her team into second place.

As the MVP race tightens with both Wilson and Collier vying for the top honor, Minnesota Timberwolves’ Anthony Edwards decided to throw his support behind his fellow Minnesota athlete. Edwards shared a playful video on Instagram, lauding Collier and humorously urging, "charge them ho** Phee." He punctuated his post with the catchy hashtag "#MVPhee #BTA."

Collier’s Amusing Reaction

Anthony Edwards' cheeky endorsement didn't go unnoticed by Collier, who responded with a series of emojis, including two laughing faces and folded hands, reflecting her amusement. With the MVP announcement looming on Sunday, Sept. 21, Collier's season performance has been nothing short of stellar, consistently leading her team to significant victories.

“I think there’s a lot of players that probably deserve more MVPs, but because they have won it before, they might not win it again,” commented Candace Parker, referencing potential voter fatigue.

Adding an interesting angle to the narrative, businessman Marc Lore and MLB legend Alex Rodriguez, who own both the Timberwolves and the Lynx, completed their acquisition deal in July, solidifying their stake in Minnesota’s basketball scene.

MVP Finalists and the Voter Fatigue Debate

Collier finds herself among a competitive field of MVP finalists, including A'ja Wilson, Alyssa Thomas, Allisha Gray, and Kelsey Mitchell. As Collier aims for her first MVP win following last year’s Defensive Player of the Year accolade, Wilson seeks her fourth MVP title.

Wilson could make history by claiming both the MVP and DPOY awards twice in the same season. However, Candace Parker has raised concerns about "voter fatigue," which has previously impacted legends like Michael Jordan and LeBron James.

The current MVP race is one of the closest in recent history, with Wilson’s 16-game winning streak catapulting the Aces to the second seed, while Collier’s Lynx remain the league's top team thanks to her unmatched consistency. The decision is tough, but there’s no wrong choice here.