Summary
- Oklahoma City Thunder superstar Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has won his second consecutive NBA Most Valuable Player award
- Gilgeous-Alexander becomes the 14th player in NBA history to win back-to-back MVPs, and the first guard to accomplish the feat since Stephen Curry in 2015 and 2016
- He joins Hall of Famer Steve Nash as the only Canadian-born players to win the award multiple times
The Oklahoma City Thunder‘s reign of dominance continues, and their franchise cornerstone is once again taking home the league’s most prestigious individual honor. According to ESPN‘s Shams Charania, superstar guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has been voted the NBA‘s Most Valuable Player for the 2025-26 season, successfully defending his crown and securing the award for the second consecutive year.
With the victory, the 27-year-old Hamilton, Ontario native places himself in elite historical company. Gilgeous-Alexander is just the 14th player in NBA history to win back-to-back MVPs, and he joins Steve Nash as the only two Canadian hoopers to capture the award multiple times.
Following his first MVP win last spring—which ultimately culminated in the Thunder’s first NBA Championship—Gilgeous-Alexander somehow managed to elevate his game even further. During the 2025-26 regular season, he averaged a staggering 31.1 points, 4.3 rebounds, a career-high 6.6 assists, and 1.4 steals per contest. His scoring efficiency was equally incredible, shooting a career-best 55.3% from the floor and 38.6% from beyond the arc. Along the way, he also broke Wilt Chamberlain’s legendary record for consecutive 20-point games, extending his active streak to a mind-boggling 140 games.
Beyond the individual statistical dominance, Gilgeous-Alexander’s steady leadership translated directly to massive team success. Despite dealing with significant roster injuries throughout the year, he propelled Oklahoma City to a wire-to-wire 64-18 record, securing their second consecutive 60-win campaign and the No. 1 overall seed in the loaded Western Conference. Undeniable late in games, he was also named the NBA’s Clutch Player of the Year earlier this month after leading the league with 6.5 clutch points per game.
That regular-season momentum has effortlessly carried over into the playoffs, where the defending champions have looked virtually untouchable. Averaging 29.1 points per game in the postseason, SGA has led the Thunder to consecutive sweeps over the Phoenix Suns and the Los Angeles Lakers. As he officially adds another Michael Jordan Trophy to his mantle, Gilgeous-Alexander will look to keep his title defense alive in a highly anticipated Western Conference Finals showdown against the San Antonio Spurs.
