Oklahoma City, OK – In a monumental moment for both the franchise and the player, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (SGA) has officially been named the 2025 NBA Most Valuable Player (MVP), becoming the first Oklahoma City Thunder player to win the award since Kevin Durant in 2014.
The announcement was made by NBA Commissioner Adam Silver during a live broadcast Tuesday night, confirming what fans and analysts had long suspected: SGA’s season was nothing short of elite.
“This means everything,” said Gilgeous-Alexander during his acceptance speech. “To represent OKC, to wear this jersey, and now to be named MVP — it’s a dream come true. But the job’s not finished yet.”
🔥 MVP Season Stats
Shai’s 2024–25 regular season numbers were staggering:
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Points per game: 31.4
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Assists per game: 7.2
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Rebounds per game: 5.8
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Steals per game: 2.0
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Field Goal %: 52.3%
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Team Record: 59–23 (2nd in Western Conference)
He led the Thunder to one of their best seasons in a decade, commanding the offense with calm precision, elite footwork, and a mid-range game that drew comparisons to the likes of Kobe Bryant and Dwyane Wade.
🏆 Full-Circle Moment for OKC
The MVP honor marks a major milestone in the Thunder’s rebuild. After years of developing young talent and accumulating draft picks, the franchise now boasts a legitimate superstar leading them into a bright championship-contending future.
Head Coach Mark Daigneault called the award “well-earned and overdue.”
“Shai is the heartbeat of this team. He works harder than anyone, holds himself accountable, and plays the game the right way. This award is validation of that.”
🌍 A Canadian NBA Legend in the Making
SGA also becomes the first Canadian player in NBA history to win the MVP award, igniting celebration across Canada.
“To every kid in Hamilton, Toronto, Vancouver — wherever you’re watching — this one’s for you,” Shai said, with a smile. “Anything is possible.”
🗣️ League-Wide Praise
Superstars from across the NBA offered congratulations:
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LeBron James: “SGA a real one. Congrats young king.”
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Steph Curry: “Cold. Been earning this. Salute!”
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Kevin Durant: “Proud of you bro. Keep going.”
🔮 What’s Next?
With the MVP trophy secured, all eyes now turn to the NBA Playoffs, where the Thunder are one of the top seeds in the West. SGA remains laser-focused on his next goal: bringing an NBA championship to Oklahoma City.
“I didn’t come here just to win awards. I came to win rings.”
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