
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander didnāt just have a great seasonāhe had the season. The kind of year that legends are made of. The kind of run that cements a playerās place in basketball history. With an MVP, a Western Conference Finals MVP, and a Finals MVP all under his belt in a single year, Shai has officially taken the throne. SHAI IS ON TOP OF THE BASKETBALL WORLD ššš.
This wasnāt just dominanceāit was evolution. For years, Shai had been knocking at the door. A smooth, savvy guard with the craftiest game in the league and a calm confidence that couldnāt be shaken. Heād made All-Star teams. Heād led the Thunder to the playoffs. But in 2024ā25, he kicked that door down and claimed the spotlight for himself.
It all started with the regular season, where Shai was simply the best player in basketball. Night in and night out, he delivered elite performances, making the game look effortless. Averaging over 30 points per game with efficiency that made analytics experts and old-school fans alike nod in approval, he was a force. His midrange jumper was automatic. His ability to manipulate defenders was art. And most importantly, he led Oklahoma City to the best record in the Western Conference.
The MVP debate didnāt last long. Sure, there were great seasons from other starsāJayson Tatum, Luka DonÄiÄ, Nikola JokiÄābut what Shai did for OKC stood out. He elevated everyone around him. His leadership, poise, and two-way impact made him undeniable. And when his name was announced as the 2025 NBA MVP, the basketball world applauded.
But Shai wasnāt done.
In the playoffs, he leveled up again. The Western Conference Finals against the defending champion Denver Nuggets was supposed to be a test. Instead, it became Shaiās canvas. He dissected one of the leagueās best defenses with poise and precision, hitting big shot after big shot while making life miserable for Jamal Murray on the other end. In Game 5, with the series tied 2-2, Shai dropped 42 points, 8 rebounds, and 7 assists, including the dagger midrange jumper that silenced Ball Arena. He took the WCF MVP trophy home, but more importantly, he led his team to the NBA Finals.
And thatās where he delivered his masterpiece.

The 2025 NBA Finals were a dream matchup: the Oklahoma City Thunder vs. the Indiana Pacers. Two young, dynamic teams with electric backcourts and fanbases hungry for a title. The series went the distanceāall the way to Game 7. And when the moment was at its biggest, Shai was the calm in the storm.
He controlled Game 7 like a surgeon. He didnāt force shots. He didnāt overplay. He let the game come to himāand then he took it over. Finishing with 35 points, 6 rebounds, 9 assists, and 4 steals, Shai led the Thunder to their first NBA title since relocating to Oklahoma City. He was everywhereāon the glass, orchestrating offense, hounding defenders, and most of all, leading.
When the buzzer sounded and confetti rained down, there was no debate. Shai was named NBA Finals MVP, completing one of the greatest individual seasons in recent memory.
MVP.
Western Conference Finals MVP.
NBA Finals MVP.
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The crown now sits on Shaiās head.
What makes it all the more special is how he did it. Shai isnāt loud. He doesnāt chase headlines. He lets his game speak, and this year, it shouted. He dominated without ego. He empowered his teammates. He brought out the best in Jalen Williams, helped Chet Holmgren find his footing, and made OKC the most unselfish, composed team in the league.
This run was a culmination of years of quiet grind. Shai was drafted by the Clippers, traded early in his career, and never made excuses. He embraced the process in Oklahoma City. He trusted Sam Prestiās vision. He developed under Coach Mark Daigneault. And now, itās all paid off.
At just 26 years old, Shai has gone from promising guard to the best player in the world.
His accolades now speak for themselves:
- 2025 NBA Most Valuable Player
- 2025 Western Conference Finals MVP
- 2025 NBA Finals MVP
- NBA Champion
Thatās not a good seasonāthatās iconic.
As the Thunder celebrated on the court, Shai stood at center stage, holding the Finals MVP trophy in one hand and the Larry OāBrien in the other. Fans chanted his name. Teammates embraced him. And across the NBA, a new reality had set in: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is now the face of the league.
Not because he chased it, but because he earned it.
MVP. WCF MVP. FINALS MVP.
SHAI IS ON TOP OF THE BASKETBALL WORLD ššš
And heās just getting started.