Thunder star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander wins second straight NBA MVP award
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander of the Oklahoma City Thunder has won the NBA MVP award for the second consecutive year. He averaged impressive statistics during the regular season and has led his team to the Western Conference finals. The Thunder will face the San Antonio Spurs in the playoffs as they aim to defend their championship title.
- ▪Shai Gilgeous-Alexander won the NBA MVP award for the second straight year.
- ▪He averaged 31.1 points, 6.6 assists, and 4.3 rebounds during the regular season.
- ▪The Thunder have reached the Western Conference finals after sweeping the Suns and Lakers.
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NBA Thunder star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander wins second straight NBA MVP award By Justin Tasch Published May 17, 2026, 10:11 a.m. ET SGA is MVP. Again. Oklahoma City Thunder star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has won the NBA MVP award for the second consecutive year, according to ESPN, beating out finalists Victor Wembanyama of the Spurs and three-time award winner Nikola Jokic of the Nuggets. Gilgeous-Alexander, 27, is the 14th different player in NBA history to win consecutive MVP awards. Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) has won his second consecutive NBA MVP award.
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