Erica Wheeler becomes the first undrafted WNBA All-Star MVP and dedicates the title to her mom

After leading Team Wilson to victory against Team Delle Donne, the Indiana Fever guard also became the first undrafted player in WNBA history to win the MVP award. In a tearful speech, she dedicated the achievement to her late mother, Melissa.

"This one right here is for you, Mom." 🙏

The @IndianaFever's Erica Wheeler dedicates her #WNBAAllStar MVP performance to her late mother. pic.twitter.com/yogIePwRmH

— NBA TV (@NBATV) July 27, 2019

Erica Wheeler (25 points, 7 dimes) showed out in her first All-Star Game.

WNBA All-Star Game Records Set/Tied

– Combined points (255)

– Combined assists (69)

– 3-pt FG by team (21 – Team Wilson)

– 3-pt by player (Erica Wheeler – 7, tied)