The voting results may tell a different story, but this is generally considered to be a two-horse race between Collier and Wilson. The sizable lead Collier had in the MVP battle in the first half dwindled and may have disappeared altogether in the second half, though. She wouldn't be eligible for MVP whatsoever if the WNBA used the same minimum-games threshold the NBA applies to its awards. Las Vegas had a plus-21.3 net rating when Wilson was on the court over those final 16 games, per WNBA.com. Of course, the focus on Collier and Wilson has overshadowed the fact Thomas might've been an MVP favorite in a different year.