In the NBA, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has emerged as a strong contender for the MVP award, leading the Oklahoma City Thunder, the 2nd youngest team, to the No. 1 seed in the Western Conference. Over the season, Gilgeous-Alexander scored 2,239 points, trailing only Luka Doncic who scored 2,370 points. The MVP conversation also includes Nikola Jokic, who was previously considered the favorite. Gilgeous-Alexander's performance has sparked discussions about his MVP candidacy, with many considering him deserving due to his leadership of such a young team to a top rank.
2024 PBT NBA Awards: Nikola Jokic for MVP I have Shai Gilgeous-Alexander second and Luka Doncic third, but fifth was the toughest spot on the ballot for me. https://t.co/HthXyx8mlS
"Shai Gilgeous-Alexander should be the NBA MVP!" 👀 @stephenasmith https://t.co/AvdTvUsh7v
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander hopeful for NBA MVP award after leading Thunder to No. 1 seed in West https://t.co/D18UPPH5YG
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander expresses MVP aspirations: “I hope I get it” #ShaiGilgeousAlexander https://t.co/piQVHy4HUx
"I hope I get it." -- Shai Gilgeous-Alexander on the MVP award https://t.co/kUTC6ZHBCq
Thunder's Shai Gilgeous-Alexander on NBA MVP: 'I Hope I Get It, Yes' https://t.co/BVXTfRCzP5
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander propelled the Oklahoma City Thunder from missing the playoffs last season to claiming the top seed in the West this year 🔥 Should he be the MVP? 🏆 https://t.co/UWXJcOtdYo
In Oct '23...if you had the Thunder finishing 1st in the West (& 2nd in the NBA), you're lying. OKC has depth & talent but there's a primary reason why they're #1...and that's Shai. He's the MVP. Jokic, Tatum, Luka & Giannis are GREAT but they all have 'more' around them. SGA🏆 https://t.co/S2y4kPgcby
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has his eyes set on the MVP award. 👀https://t.co/NT068z6cGR https://t.co/iXezDzqFhU
Heading into this week, Nikola Jokic was the overwhelming favorite to his 3rd MVP in 4 years. Then Shai Gilgeous-Alexander led the 2nd youngest team in the NBA to the #1 seed in the West. Luka Doncic was astounding as ever and also has a case for the MVP. Who deserves it? 🤔 https://t.co/L9TOqCAN3O
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander on the MVP conversation featuring Nikola Jokic, Luka Doncic and him: "I hope I get it, yes. I think all the guys are deserving, all have their case. Whatever happens, happens. But whoever gets it is deserving for sure." OKC coach Mark Daigneault’s take: https://t.co/fAzZHnz5Y8
I said if the young Thunder wind up with the No. 1 seed in the West, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander should be MVP. They did and he is.
Most points scored in the NBA this season: 1. Luka Doncic: 2,370 2. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander: 2,239 3. Giannis Antetokounmpo: 2,222 4. Jalen Brunson: 2,212 5. Nikola Jokic: 2,070