Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Crowned MVP, Sets Path to Record $380M NBA Deal
So, it’s official — Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has just been named the 2024-25 NBA Most Valuable Player, and what a moment this is not only for him but for the entire Oklahoma City Thunder franchise. This isn’t just an award. It’s a crowning moment that transforms Shai from rising star to certified basketball royalty.
Winning MVP is more than just a title — it changes everything. For Shai, it now unlocks something unprecedented: he’s officially eligible, come the 2026 offseason, for the richest contract in NBA history — a staggering five-year, $380 million supermax extension. That’s an average of $76 million per year. To put that into perspective, it's more than Shohei Ohtani’s record MLB deal when you account for average annual value — and Ohtani’s was already jaw-dropping. This is a transformative moment for player compensation in professional basketball.
What’s wild is that Shai's road to this payday is essentially paved. Because of his MVP win, he qualifies for the 35% salary cap maximum. Add that to his All-NBA team selections over the past three seasons and his existing tenure with the Thunder, and the numbers start falling into place. He was already eligible for a four-year, $293 million extension this summer, but now — thanks to this MVP nod — the stakes just got a whole lot higher. It’s historic, and yes, it's guaranteed regardless of what happens next season.
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And here’s an unexpected twist — Shai recently split with his agent. That means if and when this mega-deal gets inked, all $380 million goes directly to him. No agent cuts. That’s almost unheard of at this level.
Let’s also not overlook the bigger context. This MVP wasn’t a landslide — it was a hard-fought win over Nikola Jokić, one of the most statistically dominant players we’ve seen in decades. Jokić had a season for the ages: triple-doubles, record-setting efficiency, dominance in almost every major category. And yet, the voters went with Shai. Why? Because he was the undeniable force behind one of the league’s most exciting teams. Because he led the Thunder with poise, precision, and relentless energy. Because his guard play this season wasn’t just great — it was historic.
The Thunder are now set up as serious contenders, and Shai is no longer just the face of the franchise — he’s the face of the league. He’s only in his mid-20s and already racking up All-NBA honors, MVP trophies, and soon, generational wealth.
So yeah, this MVP isn't just an individual accolade — it's a shift in power. It tells the league that OKC’s time is now. It tells every young player out there that patience, loyalty, and relentless grind can lead to moments like this. And it tells us, the fans, that we're witnessing something special: the rise of a new kind of superstar — one who earns every bit of it, step by step.
Congratulations to Shai Gilgeous-Alexander — the 2024-25 NBA MVP and the soon-to-be highest-paid player in league history. What a story.
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