Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Wins Back-to-Back NBA MVP Awards
Thunder's Shai Gilgeous-Alexander becomes 14th player to win back-to-back NBA MVPs

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Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, the star player for the Oklahoma City Thunder, has been named the NBA's Most Valuable Player for the second consecutive year, making him the 14th player in history to achieve this feat. His impressive performance includes averaging 31.1 points per game and being recognized as the league's Clutch Player of the Year.
- 01Gilgeous-Alexander's MVP win marks the eighth consecutive year that the award has gone to a player born outside the U.S.
- 02He averaged 31.1 points per game, ranking second in the league, just behind Luka Doncic's 33.5 points.
- 03Gilgeous-Alexander has an ongoing record of 140 consecutive regular season games scoring at least 20 points.
- 04He received 96 out of 100 first-place votes for the Clutch Player of the Year award, highlighting his performance in critical game moments.
- 05The MVP trophy presentation will take place during Game 1 of the Western Conference finals against the San Antonio Spurs.
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Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, hailing from Hamilton, Ontario, has made history by winning the NBA's Most Valuable Player award for the second consecutive year, solidifying his status as one of the league's elite players. This achievement makes him the 14th player to win back-to-back MVP awards and the 18th to secure multiple MVP titles. His remarkable season included an average of 31.1 points per game, placing him second in the league. Gilgeous-Alexander also extended his NBA-record streak of scoring at least 20 points in 140 consecutive games. His ability to perform under pressure earned him the title of the league's Clutch Player of the Year, receiving 96 of 100 first-place votes. The MVP award continues a trend of international players dominating the league, with Gilgeous-Alexander being the eighth consecutive non-U.S. player to win the award. NBA Commissioner Adam Silver is set to present the MVP trophy to Gilgeous-Alexander during the upcoming Western Conference finals against the San Antonio Spurs, where he will also face off against fellow finalist Victor Wembanyama.
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