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)
