Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has been named the NBA Most Valuable Player for the second consecutive season, according to ESPN Research. The superstar guard secured the honor after leading his team to the No. 1 seed in the Western Conference and a league-high 64 wins.
The feat is even more impressive considering the Thunder faced significant adversity throughout the season. Gilgeous-Alexander powered the team to the NBA's best record despite the roster suffering the third-most games missed due to injuries in the league. His consistent performance on both ends of the floor kept Oklahoma City at the top of the standings despite the rotating lineup.
With this win, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander becomes the first player to win back-to-back MVP awards since Nikola Jokic did so in the 2020-21 and 2021-22 seasons. Additionally, he makes history as the first guard to win consecutive MVPs since Stephen Curry accomplished the milestone during his historic run with the Golden State Warriors.
The voting reflects Gilgeous-Alexander's dominance as the primary engine for the league's most successful regular-season team. He joins an elite group of multi-time winners as the Thunder prepare for their postseason push.
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