Shai Gilgeous‑Alexander Keeps MVP Momentum

Shai Gilgeous‑Alexander has earned the NBA’s Most Valuable Player award for a second consecutive year, outshining rivals Victor Wembanyama and Nikola Jokić. He joins an elite group as only the third player ever to win back‑to‑back MVP titles.

Dominant Performance

• Points per game: 31.1
• Career‑high shooting percentage: 55.3%
• Four consecutive seasons averaging over 30 points

Gilgeous‑Alexander recorded eight games with more than 40 points, including a season‑high 55 in a double‑overtime win over the Indiana Pacers.

Team Success

The Oklahoma City Thunder finished with a league‑best record of 64–18, despite missing key forward Jalen Williams for most of the season due to a wrist injury.

MVP Voting Contenders

• Victor Wembanyama (San Antonio Spurs) – 62–20 record, first Defensive Player of the Year award.
• Nikola Jokić (Denver Nuggets) – 54–28 record, first player to lead the league in both rebounds and assists for a second straight year.

Outlook

With his recent MVP award, Shai is poised to push the Thunder toward another title as the playoffs loom.