Thunder's Shai Gilgeous-Alexander wins back-to-back NBA MVP awards
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander of the Oklahoma City Thunder has been awarded the NBA's Most Valuable Player (MVP) for the second consecutive year. He won the media vote, surpassing competitors Nikola Jokić and Victor Wembanyama. This victory marks a continuation of the trend of international players dominating the MVP award in recent years.
- ▪Shai Gilgeous-Alexander won the NBA MVP award for the second time in his career.
- ▪He led the Thunder to 64 wins in the season following their championship.
- ▪This marks the eighth consecutive season that the MVP has been born outside the United States.
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