Thunder's Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Becomes 14th Player To Win Back-to-Back NBA MVPs

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has officially won his second consecutive NBA Most Valuable Player award, becoming just the 14th player in league history to earn back-to-back MVP honors. The Oklahoma City Thunder superstar received the award after another dominant season that confirmed his place among basketball’s elite players.

The NBA announced the results after Gilgeous-Alexander led Oklahoma City to one of the league’s best regular-season records. The Canadian guard averaged 31.1 points, 6.6 assists, and 4.3 rebounds per game while shooting a career-best percentage from the field. His consistent scoring, leadership, and clutch performances helped the Thunder remain one of the strongest teams throughout the season.

Gilgeous-Alexander reportedly received 83 first-place votes and finished ahead of fellow finalists Nikola Jokic and Victor Wembanyama in MVP voting. Analysts praised his efficiency, calm playing style, and ability to control games under pressure.

The achievement places Gilgeous-Alexander in a historic group of NBA legends who won consecutive MVP awards, including Michael Jordan, LeBron James, Stephen Curry, and Jokic. He also became the first guard to win back-to-back MVP trophies since Curry achieved the feat in 2015 and 2016.

This season added to an already remarkable rise for Gilgeous-Alexander, who helped lead the Thunder to an NBA championship last year and continued their dominance during the 2025-26 campaign. He also won the league’s Clutch Player of the Year award this season, further strengthening his MVP case.

After the announcement, Gilgeous-Alexander credited his teammates and coaching staff for helping him succeed. He said basketball is a team sport and praised the strong chemistry inside the Thunder organization.

The MVP victory also highlights the continued international influence on the NBA. Gilgeous-Alexander’s award means international-born players have now won the NBA MVP award for eight consecutive years. Canada also continues to strengthen its reputation in global basketball, with Gilgeous-Alexander following Hall of Famer Steve Nash as one of the country’s MVP winners.

At just 27 years old, Gilgeous-Alexander is already building one of the strongest careers in modern NBA history. With the Thunder now preparing for the Western Conference Finals, many basketball fans and analysts believe he could continue adding championships and awards to his growing legacy in the coming years.