Shai Gilgeous-Alexander wins NBA MVP after a historic season leading the Thunder to an NBA-best 68 wins.
Led the league in scoring with 32.7 points per game on 51.9% shooting.
Joined Michael Jordan in rare statistical air with his all-around dominance.
OKC broke the all-time point differential record at +12.9 per game.
MVP win comes just days after Thunder beat Nikola Jokic’s Nuggets in Game 7.
Jokic had an incredible season, but Gilgeous-Alexander’s impact was undeniable.
There’s a New King in the NBA—And His Name Is Shai Gilgeous-Alexander
The NBA has spoken—and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander wins NBA MVP in a landslide of undeniable greatness.
After a season where he led the league in scoring, carried the youngest No. 1 seed to 68 wins, and posted historic, Jordan-esque stats, the Oklahoma City Thunder superstar has finally taken his throne as the NBA’s Most Valuable Player.
And let’s be real: there was no other choice.
A Scoring Title and a Statement
This wasn’t just a good season. It was an all-time campaign.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, at just 26, averaged 32.7 points per game—best in the league—and shot an eye-popping 51.9% from the field. He didn’t just score a ton; he did it efficiently, ruthlessly, and consistently.
Add in 6.4 assists, 5 rebounds, 1.7 steals, and 1 block per game, and you’ve got one of the most complete offensive seasons ever by a guard.
To put it into perspective? The only other player in NBA history to put up those kinds of numbers in a single season was Michael Jordan—and he won MVP both times.
Thunder Struck the League With Power
Let’s talk wins. The Oklahoma City Thunder weren’t just good—they were dominant.
With 68 victories, they finished with the best record in the league and shattered the NBA’s all-time point differential record, outscoring teams by 12.9 points per game.
That’s more than just dominance. That’s historic.
And Gilgeous-Alexander was the fearless engine behind it all—cutting through defenses, closing out games, and setting the tone night after night.
Taking Down Jokic in Game 7 Was the Cherry on Top
Nikola Jokic had a monster year. No question.
The Denver superstar put up 29.6 points, 12.7 rebounds, 10.2 assists, and nearly 2 steals per game. It might have been the best season of his career—and that’s saying something for a three-time MVP.
But when it came down to it, Shai beat Jokic head-to-head in Game 7 of the Western Conference Semifinals.
The timing couldn’t have been more poetic. As the MVP votes were being tallied, Gilgeous-Alexander reminded the world why he deserved the crown—with a playoff performance that was gritty, electrifying, and victorious.
Elite Company: Only 10 Have Ever Done It
Shai’s MVP win isn’t just about the present—it’s about placing him among NBA legends.
This season marked just the 10th time in NBA history that a player has led the league in scoring for a team that won 60 or more games. And nearly every time, that player won MVP—except for one instance, when Karl Malone controversially beat Michael Jordan in 1997.
This time, there was no mistake.
From Underrated to Unstoppable
Not long ago, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander was seen as a solid young talent—a promising piece in a rebuilding Thunder franchise.
Now? He’s the best player in the league.
His rise has been nothing short of meteoric. Over the past two years, he’s gone from All-Star hopeful to MVP finalist to the face of the NBA.
He finished second in MVP voting last year, barely edged out by Jokic. But this season, Shai didn’t leave it up to debate. He turned every game into a showcase. He made MVP talk a weekly conversation. And he backed it up with historic production and elite winning.
A City and a Franchise Revived
Let’s not forget where OKC was just three years ago: a bottom-dwelling, rebuilding team with draft picks galore and little direction.
Now? They’re title contenders. Thanks to Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s MVP season, the Thunder have become must-watch basketball.
The fanbase is buzzing. The team is thriving. And the MVP hardware is coming home to Oklahoma.
Is This Just the Beginning?
At just 26 years old, Gilgeous-Alexander isn’t even in his prime yet. Let that sink in.
He’s already in Michael Jordan territory statistically. He’s already carrying his team deep into the playoffs. And he’s already holding the league’s most prestigious individual award.
This isn’t a fluke. This is the arrival of a superstar era.
What’s Next for the MVP?
As the official MVP ceremony kicks off and the league celebrates a new face of greatness, one thing is clear:
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander isn’t satisfied.
With the Thunder still alive in the postseason, there’s one more trophy he’s chasing—an NBA Championship.
And if he plays like this? Don’t bet against him.
MVP, Scoring Champ, Franchise Savior
In a season for the ages, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander wins NBA MVP, silencing doubters, shocking skeptics, and leading a new NBA powerhouse into the future.
The league has a new ruler—and he’s wearing No. 2 in Oklahoma City
