Unrivaled co-founder Napheesa Collier voted MVP for the women's basketball league's inaugural season
Napheesa Collier of the WNBA's Minnesota Lynx was voted Unrivaled's Most Valuable Player after a dominant season in the inaugural 3-on-3 women's basketball league, which she co-founded with fellow WNBA star Breanna Stewart.
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Lynx’s addition of French Olympian and re-signing of point guard become official
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Gold medalist, entrepreneur, All-Star. Napheesa Collier is the 2024 Sportsperson of the Year
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