Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s MVP Rise and the Thunder’s Historic NBA Finals Run
You know, there’s something special going on in Oklahoma City right now—and it all starts with one name: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander. We’re witnessing a star in full bloom, carrying not just his team, but the weight of a franchise’s long-awaited dream to the 2025 NBA Finals. And if you’ve been paying attention this season, you’ll know this isn’t some underdog miracle. It’s been methodical. It’s been dominant. It’s been historic.
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Shai didn’t just have a great season—he had the season. MVP? Locked that in. Scoring title? He claimed that too, averaging an unbelievable 32.7 points per game. He’s in rare company now. Only a handful of players in NBA history—like Jordan, Kareem, and Shaq—have won the MVP, the scoring title, and reached the Finals in the same season. Shai’s trying to become the latest to add a championship to that list.
And it’s not just about the stats. This Thunder squad—built around Shai, Jalen Williams, and Chet Holmgren—has been a machine. Sixty-eight wins. Best record in the league. The highest point differential ever. They were suffocating teams on defense with a 104.7 defensive rating, and then torching them with a 119.2 offensive rating. That’s not just championship caliber—that’s dynasty-level dominance.
You look at past champions, and the blueprint is clear: multiple All-Stars? Check. All-NBA and All-Defense players? Double check. The Thunder tick every box. They’ve got elite talent, depth, coaching, and now—playoff toughness. They survived a brutal seven-game war against the Nuggets and dismantled the Timberwolves. All signs point to this team being built for this moment.
So yeah, the Thunder have a lot in common with past champions. But here’s the thing—they’re not copying history. They’re making it. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander isn’t just the MVP of this season—he might be the centerpiece of the league’s next great era. If the Thunder pull this off, it won’t be a surprise. It’ll be a coronation.
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