OKC's Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Wins 2025 NBA MVP Setting Record Margin

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander of the Oklahoma City Thunder was named the 2025 NBA Most Valuable Player, becoming the second Canadian to win the award after Steve Nash. He led the league with an average of 32.7 points, alongside 6.4 assists and five rebounds per game, while guiding the Thunder to a historic 68-14 record and an NBA-record 12.9-point average margin of victory. The MVP voting was closely contested between Gilgeous-Alexander, who received 71 first-place votes, and Denver's Nikola Jokic, who earned 29 first-place votes. This marks the seventh consecutive year a player born outside the U.S. has won MVP, continuing the longest such streak in NBA history. Gilgeous-Alexander's performance has not only earned him individual accolades but has also positioned the Thunder as a formidable contender in the playoffs. His teammates credit his confidence as a key factor in the team's success, highlighting his leadership and ability to inspire those around him.