Oklahoma City Thunder superstar Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has now won back-to-back NBA Most Valuable Player awards. The official announcement is set for later today on Prime Video. Gilgeous-Alexander becomes just the 14th player in NBA history to repeat as MVP,. He has now cemented his place among the league’s all-time greats in what has been another dominant season for the defending champion Thunder.
Gilgeous-Alexander led the Thunder to another superb regular season while putting up superstar numbers across the board. He averaged 31.1 points, 6.6 rebounds, and 4.3 assists in 68 games played. His efficiency, two-way impact, and ability to elevate an already talented Oklahoma City roster made him the clear choice over finalists Victor Wembanyama and Nikola Jokić.
The Canadian guard has taken his game to another level in his prime. He blends scoring, playmaking, and defense in a way few players in the league can match. This enables him to dominate teams and a big reason why his Thunder team are the defending NBA Champions. His repeat MVP win comes as the Thunder continue their push as one of the top teams in the Western Conference.
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• Averaged over 31 PPG while maintaining strong overall efficiency.
• Key leader for a Thunder team built around versatile, high-level talent.
• Gilgeous-Alexander legends like Wilt Chamberlain, Bill Russell, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Larry Bird, Magic Johnson, Michael Jordan, Tim Duncan, Steve Nash, LeBron James, and others in the back-to-back MVP club.
This award adds to what has already been a special stretch for Gilgeous-Alexander, who continues to carry the Thunder as they chase another deep playoff run. OKC fans have every reason to be excited about their franchise cornerstone.
