The Storm may just be seven games into their season, but Breanna Stewart is wasting no time cementing herself as the clear cut MVP of the league once again.
The reigning WNBA Finals MVP has just been named the Western Conference Player of the Month after averaging 22.5 points, 10.3 rebounds and 2.0 blocks per game in May.
Forward Jonquel Jones of the Connecticut Sun took home the award in the East.
🚨 Breaking News 🚨@breannastewart is like really really good at basketball. 🔥 #TakeCover pic.twitter.com/savegtUoXc
— Seattle Storm (@seattlestorm) June 2, 2021
Two years removed from her Achilles injury back in April 2019, Stewart is averaging career highs in points (23.3) boards (9.7) and blocks (2.0) while leading the Storm to a league best 6-1 overall record.
Just last night, Stewie scored 28 points and collected a pair of steals and blocks in a 88-73 victory over the Indiana Fever (1-8), marking her fourth outing of the season where she scored at least 25 points.
@breannastewart also added in 2 BLK + 2 STL to stuff the stat sheet tonight 🤩#CountIt pic.twitter.com/BZdfu6vJIy
— WNBA (@WNBA) June 2, 2021
The 2021 WNBA season has been nothing short of remarkable with over 80 percent of the games still to be played.