Shai Gilgeous-Alexander joins back-to-back greats, wins NBA MVP again
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has been named the NBA's Most Valuable Player for the second consecutive year. He received 83 out of 100 first-place votes, outperforming Nikola Jokic and Victor Wembanyama. Gilgeous-Alexander led the Oklahoma City Thunder to the best record in the league while averaging 31.1 points per game.
- ▪Shai Gilgeous-Alexander won the NBA MVP award for the second straight year.
- ▪He received 83 of the 100 first-place votes in the MVP voting.
- ▪Gilgeous-Alexander averaged 31.1 points on 55.3% shooting this season.
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