NBA: Gilgeous-Alexander Named NBA MVP, Leads Thunder to Historic Season
NBA FINALS — In a stunning culmination to a breakout season, Oklahoma City Thunder point guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has been named the 2025 NBA Most Valuable Player. The 26-year-old Canadian guard, delivered a spectacular campaign, averaging 31.4 points, 6.7 assists, and 5.8 rebounds per game, while leading the Thunder to the top seed in the Western Conference.
Gilgeous-Alexander’s leadership, clutch performances, and relentless work ethic were key to Oklahoma City’s resurgence as a championship contender. “This award means a lot,” Gilgeous-Alexander said during the announcement ceremony. “But I’m even more proud of what we’ve accomplished as a team. We’re not done yet.”
The Thunder, a young and dynamic squad, finished the regular season with a 60–22 record—their best since the Durant-Westbrook era. Gilgeous-Alexander becomes the first Thunder player to win MVP honors since Kevin Durant in 2014.
Head coach Mark Daigneault praised his star: “Shai sets the tone every night. His growth as a leader and competitor is what’s driving this team forward.”
The MVP trophy adds another milestone to what could be a historic playoff run for Oklahoma City.