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Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Set to be Named NBA MVP for 2024-25 Season

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The 2024-25 NBA MVP award is poised to be given to Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, according to ESPN sources. This marks a significant milestone for Gilgeous-Alexander, who has made a remarkable impact on the league with his exceptional leadership and on-court performance. With a historic 68-14 record, the Oklahoma City Thunder secured the top seed in the Western Conference under Gilgeous-Alexander's guidance, solidifying his position as the most valuable player of the season.

Key Takeaways:

  • Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is set to be named the NBA MVP for the 2024-25 season, averaging 32.7 points, 6.4 assists, and five rebounds per game.
  • He led the Thunder to a 68-14 record, the best in the NBA and a franchise record, clinching the Western Conference's top seed by mid-March.
  • Gilgeous-Alexander broke the NBA record with 72 consecutive 20-point games, surpassing Michael Jordan's streak.
  • He also set an NBA record for leading the league in 20-, 30-, 40-, and 50-point games.
  • Gilgeous-Alexander's defensive contributions included ranking second in steals (1.9 per game), top 25 in blocks (1.0), and fifth in defensive rating among regulars.
  • Nikola Jokic, the three-time MVP, had an impressive season with a triple-double average, 41.7% three-point shooting, and a record-shattering PER, but his team's inconsistency and lack of depth ultimately led to a 18-win gap behind the Thunder.

Statistics:

  • Gilgeous-Alexander averaged 32.7 points per game on 51.9% field goal shooting and 63.7% true shooting.
  • The Thunder's 68-14 record is the best in the NBA for the 2024-25 season.
  • Gilgeous-Alexander's 72 consecutive 20-point games surpasses Michael Jordan's streak of 69 games.
  • Jokic's 61-point triple-double was the season's highest-scoring game.
  • The Nuggets' 50 wins and fourth seed in the Western Conference trailed behind the Thunder's dominance.
  • Gilgeous-Alexander ranked fifth in the MVP voting in 2023 and second last season.

Sources:

  • ESPN, citing sources
  • Hindustan Times

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