Thunder’s Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Crowned NBA MVP in Historic Victory
Breaking: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Clinches MVP Title in Thrilling Finish
In a race that went down to the wire, point guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander of the Oklahoma City Thunder has been named the 2025 NBA Most Valuable Player (MVP). This is the first time the Canadian sensation has received this prestigious accolade.
Gilgeous-Alexander, in his fifth season, averaged a league-leading 32.7 points per game, accompanied by 6.4 assists, 5 rebounds, 1.7 steals, and 1 block in the regular season. He outshone Nikola Jokic of the Denver Nuggets, who finished second in the voting.
How the Votes Were Cast
- Gilgeous-Alexander: 71 first-place votes, 29 second-place votes
- Jokic: 20 first-place votes, 71 second-place votes
- Giannis Antetokounmpo (Milwaukee Bucks): 88 third-place votes
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander in action (Photo: Nate Billings/AP/dpa)
SGA’s Historic MVP Win
Gilgeous-Alexander is only the second Canadian to win the MVP award after Steve Nash. Additionally, his victory marks the seventh consecutive year that the NBA MVP was not born in the United States.
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The Thunder point guard also stands to benefit financially from his MVP title. He could sign a five-year contract worth $380 million in the offseason or opt for a four-year deal worth $293 million if he extends his current contract early.
Playoff Push and Contract Talks for Jokic
Though he narrowly missed out on the MVP title, Nikola Jokic is set to ink a new three-year deal worth $212 million. The three-time MVP enjoyed a career year, averaging 29.6 points, 12.7 rebounds, 10.2 assists, and 1.8 steals per game.
2025 NBA MVP Voting Results
| Player, Team | 1st-Place Votes (10 points) | 2nd-Place Votes (7 points) | 3rd-Place Votes (5 points) | Total Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Oklahoma City | 71 | 29 | 0 | 913 |
Did You Know?
- Gilgeous-Alexander joins Steve Nash as the only Canadians to win the NBA MVP award.
- The last seven NBA MVPs have been born outside the US.
What’s Next for the Thunder and Jokic?
- The Thunder will continue their playoff push with Gilgeous-Alexander leading the way.
- Jokic and the Nuggets aim to capitalize on their momentum heading into the playoffs, with a new contract on the horizon for their superstar.
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