Former Kentucky star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander wins his second MVP
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, a former star at Kentucky, has won his second consecutive NBA MVP award. He averaged 31.1 points, 4.3 rebounds, and a career-high 6.6 assists per game during the 2025-26 season. This achievement places him among an elite group of players in NBA history.
- ▪Shai Gilgeous-Alexander was selected 11th overall in the 2018 NBA Draft.
- ▪He has been named NBA MVP for the second straight year.
- ▪Gilgeous-Alexander's performance helped the Oklahoma City Thunder pursue a second consecutive NBA Championship.
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