One after the other, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander on to another NBA feat.
The Oklahoma City Thunder superstar is having an incredible journey this season, and it just keeps getting better. Fresh off the 2025 NBA MVP award, he also snagged the 2025 Western Conference Finals MVP award.
What’s really exciting is that Shai is now in some pretty exclusive company. By winning the MVP and making it to the NBA Finals in the same season, he joins the ranks of Stephen Curry.
The Golden State Warriors superstar last did this back in 2015-16.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is the first player to win MVP and reach the NBA Finals in the same season since Steph Curry in 2015-16 🤝👀 pic.twitter.com/OHVyZP25ZR
— Basketball Forever (@bballforever_) May 30, 2025
During the Western Conference Finals, Shai absolutely shone. He averaged an impressive 31.4 points, 8.2 assists, and 5.2 rebounds per game.
During the clinching match against the Timberwolves, he lit up the scoreboard with 34 points, leading the Thunder to a 124-94 victory.
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Now, all eyes are on Shai as he prepares to step onto the court for the 2025 NBA Finals. The Thunder are eagerly waiting to find out who their opponent will be. And it’s all set on the Indiana Pacers vs. the New York Knicks series.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Could Level LeBron James In A Unique Feat
The Oklahoma City Thunder are heading back to the NBA Finals for the first time in over a decade since 2012. After finishing the regular season with the best record in the league, they’ve cruised through the playoffs.
They are undoubtedly the favorites to take home the championship, although much of this success could be attributed to Gilgeous-Alexander.
The only players to record 70p/15r/15a over any two-game span in the Conference Finals:
— Real Sports (@realapp_) May 29, 2025
Michael Jordan
Kobe Bryant
LeBron James (4x)
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander pic.twitter.com/wEDshj51ew
If the Thunder clinch the title this year, it would be a dream coming true for Gilgeous-Alexander. Additionally, if he also takes home the Finals MVP trophy, he would join LeBron James as the only player to win both honors since 2012-13.
Shai has had a breakout season and was crowned the NBA MVP. His hard work has really paid off, and he’s become one of the most exciting players to watch.
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