Shai Gilgeous-Alexander of the Oklahoma City Thunder has won his second consecutive NBA Most Valuable Player award, cementing his status as the league’s premier guard. Averaging 31.1 points, 6.6 assists, and 1.4 steals, he led the Thunder to a 64-18 record—the best in the NBA for the second straight season. His scoring consistency broke a historic mark, with 127 consecutive games of 20 or more points, surpassing Wilt Chamberlain’s 1960s streak.

Gilgeous-Alexander received 83 of 100 first-place votes, outpacing Nikola Jokić and Victor Wembanyama. The 27-year-old Canadian becomes the 14th player in NBA history to win back-to-back MVPs, joining legends like LeBron James, Stephen Curry, and Tim Duncan. His rise has been fueled by sustained summer development and a team-first mindset, despite key teammates missing significant time due to injury.

Beyond the MVP, SGA added the Clutch Player of the Year award this postseason, scoring 175 points in late-game, high-pressure situations. Now with two MVPs, a Finals MVP, and multiple All-NBA selections, his legacy continues to grow. While Jokić and Wembanyama remain elite challengers, Gilgeous-Alexander’s consistency and leadership have defined the 2025-26 regular season.