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Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Reportedly Set to Win Second Consecutive NBA MVP

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May 18, 2026 · 1:45 AM
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Reportedly Set to Win Second Consecutive NBA MVP

Oklahoma City Thunder star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has reportedly been voted as the NBA's Most Valuable Player for the second straight season, according to sources. The 26-year-old guard, who led the Thunder to the best record in the Western Conference, is expected to be officially announced as the winner in the coming weeks.

Gilgeous-Alexander averaged 32.7 points, 6.2 assists, and 5.0 rebounds per game during the regular season, posting a career-high field goal percentage of 54.6%. His two-way dominance and leadership propelled the young Thunder squad to a 64-18 record, securing the top seed in the West.

This achievement would place Gilgeous-Alexander among an elite group of players who have won back-to-back MVP awards, including Giannis Antetokounmpo, Stephen Curry, and LeBron James. The official announcement is anticipated before the start of the playoffs.