BY ROSEMARY UGIOMOH & CHINEDU OHANUSI
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has been named the 2025 NBA Finals ‘Most Valuable Player’, MVP. He led the Oklahoma City Thunder to their first NBA championship since relocating from Seattle, defeating the Indiana Pacers in a thrilling seven-game series.
This achievement marks a milestone in his career, as he becomes the fourth player in NBA history to win MVP, Finals MVP, a scoring title, and play for a champion in the same season, joining elite company like Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Michael Jordan, and Shaquille O’Neal
Some highlights of his performance include:
– *Awards and Accolades:*
– *NBA Finals MVP*: Recognized for his outstanding performance in the NBA Finals
– *NBA MVP*: Won the regular-season MVP award, showcasing his dominance throughout the season
– *Scoring Title: Led the league in scoring, further solidifying his status as an elite player
– *Series Stats:*
– Averaged 30.3 points, 5.6 assists, 4.6 rebounds, 1.9 steals, and 1.6 blocks per game in the NBA Finals
– Scored 29 points and provided 12 assists in Game 7, guiding the Thunder to a 103-91 win
This impressive season has cemented Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s position as one of the top players in the league, and his name is now being mentioned alongside NBA legends. With this achievement, he will also become an inspiration for young athletes, particularly in Canada, where he’s being hailed as a role model.
