Social Recap: Reactions To Nneka's MVP Announcement

On Tuesday evening the Sparks’ Nneka Ogwumike was named the 2016 WNBA MVP live on Sportscenter. Ogwumike was congratulated by WNBA president Lisa Borders on air while she garnered praise from around the basketball world immediately following the announcement.
Here’s the best social content from the evening’s valuable proceedings:
.@Nnemkadi30's rise to #WNBAMVP! https://t.co/FWeB82iMsu
— WNBA (@WNBA) September 28, 2016
Congratulations @Nnemkadi30 on being named the 2016 @WNBA Most Valuable Player! #GoSparks #WNBAMVP
— Earvin Magic Johnson (@MagicJohnson) September 27, 2016
After receiving 31 out of the 39 first place votes @Nnemkadi30 named #WNBAMMVP! https://t.co/cAoywt7kX0
— WNBA (@WNBA) September 28, 2016
.@Nnemkadi30 named #WNBAMVP live on @Sportscenter! #WatchMeWork pic.twitter.com/Om6PLbnUeQ
— WNBA (@WNBA) September 27, 2016
congratsssss my sistah!!!! @Nnemkadi30 MUCH deserved. #MVP ???
— Natalie Achonwa (@NatAchon) September 27, 2016
.@LisaLeslie on the newest #WNBAMVP, @Nnemkadi30. pic.twitter.com/Qp3Cd24jKV
— WNBA (@WNBA) September 27, 2016
IT'S LIT!!!!! CONGRATS BESTIE @Nnemkadi30 ????? https://t.co/ZCB0ZSI9iX
— Devereaux *casual fan* Peters (@MsPeters14) September 27, 2016
Sparks forward Nneka Ogwumike tells SportsCenter she was stunned by her 2016 WNBA MVP honor. Watch: https://t.co/VMqVhgsOJw
— ESPN Women's Hoops (@ESPN_WomenHoop) September 27, 2016
I am so proud of @Nnemkadi30 on the 2016 @wnba MVP!!! Goes to show hard work DOES pay off! Keep… https://t.co/GEtiMleQSA
— Tamika Catchings (@Catchin24) September 27, 2016
I used to be on the outside looking in. But I've been blessed to be able to see @Nnemkadi30 be unbelievable this season.
— Chelsea Gray (@cgray209) September 27, 2016
The #WNBATopPlays from the season from your #WNBAMVP! #WatchMeWork pic.twitter.com/QyTSaA6LNf
— WNBA (@WNBA) September 27, 2016
When you find out your big sis is @WNBA MVP… pic.twitter.com/vfsPU0jbT1
— Chiney Ogwumike (@chiney) September 27, 2016
She's always been my MVP. Now she's yours, @WNBA.
My big sister, @Nnemkadi30. https://t.co/IG0Qz5KTC0
— Chiney Ogwumike (@chiney) September 27, 2016
The @WNBA MVP is @Nnemkadi30! An inspirational story of hard work & mental toughness! A selfless player & wonderful person, congrats Nneka!
— LaChina Robinson (@LaChinaRobinson) September 27, 2016
THIS JUST IN: Sparks forward Nneka Ogwumike named 2016 WNBA MVP. Ogwumike averaged career-high 19.7 points & 9.1 rebounds this season. pic.twitter.com/0kUpkMsXTo
— SportsCenter (@SportsCenter) September 27, 2016
The @LA_Sparks, @Nnemkadi30 named the 2016 #WNBAMVP presented by Samsung. #WatchMeWork pic.twitter.com/FC7vSlZXy6
— WNBA (@WNBA) September 27, 2016
Congratulations @Nnemkadi30 2016 MVP! Your @LASparks and @WNBA family are very proud of you! #WeRise #ComeWatchUsWork #GoSparks pic.twitter.com/XefGkT80i4
— Los Angeles Sparks (@LASparks) September 27, 2016