Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Wins Second Straight NBA MVP
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- Shai Gilgeous-Alexander was named the NBA’s Most Valuable Player for the 2025‑26 season, winning a landslide 83 of 100 first‑place votes.
- Shai Gilgeous-Alexander became the fifth active player to win consecutive MVPs and the seventh under‑28 player to earn multiple MVPs in the past 40 years.
- Nikola Jokic finished second in MVP voting, marking his sixth straight year in the top two, a streak matched only by Larry Bird and Bill Russell.
- Victor Wembanyama placed third in MVP voting, while Cade Cunningham earned two first‑place votes, the first U.S. player to receive such votes since 2021.
- Shai Gilgeous-Alexander averaged 31.1 points per game and shot a career‑best 55.3% from the field, ranking second in league scoring.
Why it matters: The Thunder gain a marquee star whose MVP status boosts franchise branding and fan interest ahead of the playoff series, while rivals like the Spurs miss the spotlight of a marquee opponent.
