SonTurkHaber.com
close
up
Shai Gilgeous Alexander crowned NBA MVP, city celebrates historic reign

Shai Gilgeous Alexander crowned NBA MVP, city celebrates historic reign

SonTurkHaber.com, Fanatik kaynağından alınan verilere dayanarak duyuru yapıyor.

Oklahoma City Thunder's superstar guard, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, has officially claimed his first NBA MVP award, cementing his place among the league's elite. The prestigious honor, announced earlier this week, recognizes a season in which the 26-year-old not only secured the scoring title but also guided the Thunder to an astonishing 68 wins, the most in the entire league. In a show of profound appreciation, Gilgeous-Alexander celebrated his MVP status by purchasing Rolex watches for his fellow Thunder teammates, a gesture revealed at a news conference where he was flanked by his appreciative squad. Further cementing his impact, Oklahoma City Mayor David Holt yesterday declared Thursday, May 22, 2025, as "Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Day."

Gilgeous-Alexander's MVP victory was decisive, as he garnered 71 of the 100 first-place votes. Nikola Jokic, the two-time MVP, finished as the runner-up with the remaining 29 first-place votes, following what was arguably his best career season. However, Gilgeous-Alexander's historical campaign, coupled with the Thunder's league-leading point differential and 18 more victories than Jokic's Nuggets, swayed voters in his favor.

'I dreamt about it as a kid...'

Reflecting on the monumental achievement, Gilgeous-Alexander became emotional, expressing deep gratitude to his wife and acknowledging the surreal nature of realizing a childhood dream. "I dreamt about it as a kid, but as a kid, it's a fake dream," he shared, highlighting his journey from humble aspirations to basketball's pinnacle.

His MVP season statistics were truly exceptional: Gilgeous-Alexander led the league with 32.7 points per game on highly efficient 51.9% shooting from the floor. He also averaged 6.4 assists, 5.0 rebounds, 1.7 steals, and 1.0 blocks. This statistical output places him in an exclusive club, as only Michael Jordan has previously achieved such all-around numbers (30+ PPG on 50%+ FG, 5+ RPG, 5+ APG, 1.5+ SPG, 1+ BPG) in a single season, a feat Jordan accomplished in his first two MVP campaigns. Furthermore, Gilgeous-Alexander has now averaged at least 30 points on better than 50% shooting for three consecutive seasons, a consistency matched only by legends like Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Giannis Antetokounmpo, Wilt Chamberlain, and Jordan—all multiple MVP winners.

Beyond his offensive prowess, Gilgeous-Alexander was a cornerstone of Oklahoma City's top-ranked defense, ranking third in "stocks" (steals and blocks combined) this season, showcasing his elite two-way impact. This MVP award marks the third in Thunder franchise history, joining Kevin Durant (2014) and Russell Westbrook (2017). His historic season also makes him eligible to sign an unprecedented four-year, $294 million supermax extension this summer, which would represent the highest annual value in league history.

As Kenrich Williams, his Thunder teammate for five seasons, succinctly put it, Gilgeous-Alexander's greatest value lies in "His confidence that he has in himself and the confidence that he instills in every one of his teammates, including the coaches." This blend of individual brilliance and leadership has undoubtedly redefined the Thunder's trajectory and etched Shai Gilgeous-Alexander's name into NBA history.

Durumu takip etmeye devam edin, SonTurkHaber.com her zaman en yeni haberleri sunuyor.
seeGörüntülenme:40
embedKaynak:https://www.fanatik.com.tr
archiveBu haber kaynaktan arşivlenmiştir 23 Mayıs 2025 12:55 kaynağından arşivlendi
0 Yorum
Giriş yapın, yorum yapmak için...
Yayına ilk cevap veren siz olun...
topEn çok okunanlar
Şu anda en çok tartışılan olaylar

2025 İzmir Orman Yangınları: Türkiye’yi Sarsan Gerçek ve Alınması Gereken Acil Önlemler

24 Temmuz 2025 07:27see269

Fenerbahçe s new signing Jhon Duran scored two goals in his first match!

24 Temmuz 2025 02:12see195

Bu işte hala para var! Ustası: Getirsinler yetiştireyim

23 Temmuz 2025 03:49see194

Ukrayna Rusya arasındaki 3 üncü tur görüşmeleri sona erdi

24 Temmuz 2025 00:10see175

Konut satışları düştü: Arz yetersizliği rekor fiyatlara götürdü

23 Temmuz 2025 19:24see172

Bahçeli “Ebedi rejim” istiyor ama... Agos

23 Temmuz 2025 20:50see160

UEFA’dan Kadir Sağlam’a görev

23 Temmuz 2025 00:12see154

Ailesini yakarak katletmişti, gizlice defnedildi

23 Temmuz 2025 00:27see148

Konya da bir erkek tartıştığı komşusunu tornavida ile yaraladı

23 Temmuz 2025 23:14see145

Witkoff tan açıklama Dış Haberler

24 Temmuz 2025 20:24see140

Gram altında yeni rekor!

23 Temmuz 2025 02:10see135

MÜSİAD’dan stratejik 7 alanda kalkınma planı Ekonomi Haberleri

24 Temmuz 2025 04:04see125

AJet kampanya 22 23 Temmuz 2025: AJet yurt içi indirimli bilet kampanyası tarihleri, seyahat tarihi ve ucuz bilet fiyatları

23 Temmuz 2025 01:20see120

Elektrikli scooterdan düşen 2 çocuk yaralandı Samsun Haberleri

23 Temmuz 2025 01:00see119

Galatasaray ın genç yeteneği Arda Ünyay durdurulamıyor Sözcü Gazetesi

24 Temmuz 2025 00:32see118

Avrupa Arap Alevileri Federasyonu’ndan Diyanet’e çağrı: Sessizlik de suçtur

24 Temmuz 2025 00:03see118

Savunma Sanayi Başkanlığı nın talebiyle geliştirilen Flokser Anafarta, Türk savunma sanayisini bir adım öteye taşıyor

23 Temmuz 2025 17:06see116

CHP Genel Başkanı Özel: Barış sürecinin de teminatı biziz Son dakika haberleri

24 Temmuz 2025 01:14see115

DEM Parti den Eskişehir yangını tepkisi: Erken uyarı sistemlerinin işleyişi ve müdahale ekiplerinin güvenliğini sağlayacak protokoller mutlaka sorgulanmalı!

24 Temmuz 2025 01:47see114

Yaşlı adam, selamını almayan vatandaşla tartıştı!

23 Temmuz 2025 04:15see113
newsSon haberler
Günün en taze ve güncel olayları