Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, a member of the Oklahoma City Thunder, has been named the NBA’s Most Valuable Player (MVP), according to ESPN.
As expected, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander claimed the MVP award, preventing his main rival, Nikola Jokic, from securing the title for a fourth time.
The Canadian had a historic regular season with the Oklahoma City Thunder, leading the team to the top spot in the Western Conference, making it clear that the prestigious award would go to him.
This is the seventh consecutive year that the NBA’s Most Valuable Player has been a non-American player, continuing the trend of international dominance.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is averaging 32.7 points, five rebounds, and 6.4 assists. After eliminating the Denver Nuggets in seven games, the Oklahoma City Thunder dismantled the Minnesota Timberwolves and now lead 1-0 in the Western Conference Finals.
This opens the door for the Canadian to achieve even greater success—and potentially win another MVP award—if his team goes on to win the league.
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