Uncertainty is over, which was rather little. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has been appointed MVP of the regular season in the NBA. The base of the Thunder, 1.98 meters and 26, inscribe your name for the first time in the award of the award. Canadian he is the Seventh consecutive campaign in which the winner is not American. The last place that achieved it was James Harden In 2018. After him they arrived Giannis Antetokoonpo, Nikola Jokic y Joel Embiid.
The leader's leader. That has been Shai throughout the season, taking the Thunder to a historical balance of 68 wins and 14 losses. He has done it with a bestial superiority and sensational statistics. With 32.7 points, it has been the top scorer of the regular season. He has also averaged 5.0 rebounds, 6.4 assists and 1.7 recoveries. For the second campaign followed, it has been The one that has scored the most free shots (7.9 per encounter)reason for criticism of their detractors for an alleged arbitration bull.
In the voting, Shai has surpassed Antetokounmpo and Jokic, the other two nominated by the NBA. The Base of the Thunder received 913 votes, by 787 Jokic and 470 Antetokounmppo. The Greek soon was left behind in the race. Not by numbers, but by the irregular trot of the Bucks. The Serbian has endured until the end thanks to a course never seen in history: 29.6 points, 12.7 rebounds and 10.2 assists. That great competition gives more merit to the MVP of the Thunder base.
After Michael Jordan's wake
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has been appointed NBA MVP for the first time In his career. It is the Second Canadian In receiving the MVP (Steve In 2004-05 and 2005-06) and Third with the Thunder (Kevin Durant in 2013-14 and Russell Westbrook in 2016-17).
In the 2024-25 season, Gilgeous-Alexander became the Second player in the NBA history to average at least 32 points and 6 assists per game, with 50% or more of success in field shots in a season. Joined Michael Jordan, who achieved the feat in the 1988-89 and 1989-90 seasons.
The trajectory, key to uneven the balance
The trajectory of the teams has been one of the keys to decant the balance. The Thunder were by far the best and most solid set of the season while nuggets could not maintain regularity. In the western semifinal the two teams were cited and the two candidates for the MVPreason why the NBA had not yet announced the winner. Although in the election it only has what was done in the regular league, Shai won both in the individual and collective battle To put your team in the final of the West Conference against the Timberwolves. It was a good reminder.
An Olympic mother in Barcelona 1992
The base of the Thunder carries the sport in the genes, son of a basketball player who did not reach a great level But he guided his first steps as coach and An athlete who represented Antigua and Barbuda at the Barcelona 92 games. Shai was born in Toronto and his benefits in the institute made him have numerous offers of universities. He opted for Kentuckywhere only one year was.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Lanza during a match against Celtics.
He appeared to the draft in 2018 being chosen by the Hornets in the eleventh place. That same night was sent to the Clippers. The following year, the angels sent him To the Thunder in exchange for Paul George in what has ended up confirming as a historical error. In Oklahoma, Shai has been growing to its current level. In 2023, he was first chosen for the All Star and for the best quintet of the season. His first MVP reaffirms his megaestrella condition. And he still has to fight for Ring, with his team as a favorite.
