Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, the Oklahoma City Thunder's standout guard, has emerged as a top contender for the NBA's Most Valuable Player (MVP) award, reflecting his significant impact and performance in the league. Initially leading the MVP tracker as No. 1, Gilgeous-Alexander was later ranked second in the updated MVP Ladder, closely following Nikola Jokic, with Luka Doncic also in the top three. His aspirations for the MVP title were highlighted in his comments about aiming for the award, opening up about comparisons to the Thunder's 2012 team, and expressing humility over his impressive year. His progress is a follow-up to a breakout season, earning him recognition and breaking into the MVP conversation, making him a candidate with a real case for MVP and for the all-NBA team. His performance has garnered attention from sports analysts and fans alike, with one journalist explicitly stating Gilgeous-Alexander has their vote for MVP. His achievements have also been acknowledged as contributing to Canadian basketball.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander ‘humbled’ by impressive year he’s having for Canada, Thunder https://t.co/Da8YSl6s2C https://t.co/zfgEXhxaJC
https://t.co/wWGNmWnCY9’s updated MVP Ladder: 1. Nikola Jokic 2. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander T3. Giannis Antetokounmpo T3. Luka Doncic 5. Jayson Tatum 6. Domantas Sabonis 7. Kawhi Leonard 8. Kevin Durant 9. Devin Booker 10. Anthony Edwards
12 months ago Shai Gilgeous-Alexander arrived in Toronto as a candidate for all-NBA. A year later he's here with a real case as MVP. He's got my vote: https://t.co/vZSMhsRR3d
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has followed up his breakout season by breaking into the conversation for MVP, writes @michaelgrange. https://t.co/laWU8jGrVc
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Opens Up on 2012 Thunder Comparisons, Says He Wants NBA MVP https://t.co/msYs4ICQNj
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is now No. 1 on https://t.co/82zDXczQCk’s MVP tracker 1. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander 2. Nikola Jokic 3. Luka Doncic If the Thunder stay at the top of the West, do you think he'll get it? 👀 https://t.co/WJm56vNpNz