Shai Gilgeous-Alexander: Back-to-Back NBA MVP and Thunder Star
NBA MVP 2026: Who is Shai Gilgeous-Alexander? All about Oklahoma City Thunder star voted as Most Valuable Player
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Shai Gilgeous-Alexander of the Oklahoma City Thunder has been named the NBA Most Valuable Player for the second consecutive season. This achievement makes him the 14th player in NBA history to win back-to-back MVPs, following Nikola Jokic and Stephen Curry. Gilgeous-Alexander aims to lead the Thunder to another championship as they prepare for the Western Conference finals.
- 01Shai Gilgeous-Alexander becomes the first guard to win consecutive MVP awards since Stephen Curry in 2016.
- 02He signed a four-year, $273.3 million super maximum contract extension in the offseason.
- 03This season, he averaged 31.1 points, 6.6 assists, and 4.3 rebounds in 68 games.
- 04Gilgeous-Alexander has a career average of 25.3 points, 5.3 assists, and 4.7 rebounds over 530 games.
- 05The Thunder won their first NBA championship last year and are looking to defend their title against the San Antonio Spurs.
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Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, the star guard for the Oklahoma City Thunder, has been voted the NBA Most Valuable Player for the second consecutive season, as reported by ESPN. The official announcement is set for Sunday at 7:30 p.m. This remarkable achievement positions him as the 14th player in NBA history to win back-to-back MVP awards, making him the first guard to do so since Stephen Curry in the 2014-15 and 2015-16 seasons. Gilgeous-Alexander's performance this season has been exceptional, with averages of 31.1 points, 6.6 assists, and 4.3 rebounds across 68 games, all of which he started. His impressive statistics are complemented by a lucrative four-year, $273.3 million super maximum contract extension signed in the offseason. Over his career, he has maintained averages of 25.3 points, 5.3 assists, and 4.7 rebounds in 530 games played, including time with the Los Angeles Clippers. Last season, he led the Thunder to their first NBA championship, and they are now preparing to open the Western Conference finals against the San Antonio Spurs on Monday, aiming for back-to-back titles.
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Gilgeous-Alexander's MVP status and performance elevate the profile of the Oklahoma City Thunder, boosting local pride and fan engagement.
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