Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Wins 2025 NBA Finals MVP Leading Thunder to Title

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander led the Oklahoma City Thunder to their first NBA championship since 1979 by securing a 103-91 victory over the Indiana Pacers in Game 7 of the 2025 NBA Finals, earning the Finals MVP award. He averaged 30.3 points, 4.6 rebounds, and 5.6 assists throughout the series, with a standout 29-point, 12-assist performance in the decisive game. Gilgeous-Alexander became only the third player in NBA history to win the scoring title, regular season MVP, and Finals MVP in the same season, joining legends Shaquille O'Neal, Michael Jordan, and Kareem Abdul-Jabbar. His achievement also marked the first time since LeBron James in 2013 that a player won both the regular season and Finals MVP in one season. Alongside teammate Jalen Williams, who also had a remarkable Finals showing, Gilgeous-Alexander helped the young Thunder squad overcome tough opponents including Denver, Memphis, and Minnesota to capture the title. The championship capped an extraordinary individual and team effort, celebrated widely by fans and analysts alike.