Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has been named the NBA MVP after a standout season where he led the Oklahoma City Thunder to a record 68 wins and finished as the league's top scorer with an impressive average of 32.7 points per game. His accolades this season include historical averages in scoring and shooting efficiency, placing him alongside legends like Michael Jordan. This marks a significant achievement for Gilgeous-Alexander, who finished as runner-up in last year’s MVP voting behind Nikola Jokic, further solidifying his place among basketball elites.
After winning his first scoring title and leading the Oklahoma City Thunder to a league-high 68 wins, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has earned his first NBA MVP award.
Gilgeous-Alexander led the league with 32.7 points per game on 51.9% shooting from the floor and also averaged 6.4 assists, 5.0 rebounds, 1.7 steals and 1.0 blocks.
This was the third straight season that Gilgeous-Alexander has averaged at least 30 points while shooting better than 50% from the floor.
The only other player in NBA history to average at least 30 points on 50% shooting, 5 rebounds, 5 assists, 1.5 steals and 1 block per game in a season is Michael Jordan.
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