Oklahoma City Thunder superstar Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has officially been immortalized as the 2024-25 NBA MVP. It's a well-earned honor for one of the best and most dynamic players in the Association, acting as the perfect confirmation of his ascension of the modern hierarchy.
As a result of this monumental feat, Gilgeous-Alexander will have a chance to sign a contract extension that you need to see to believe.
Gilgeous-Alexander finished the 2024-25 regular season averaging 32.7 points, 6.4 assists, 5.0 rebounds, 1.7 steals, 1.0 block, and 2.1 three-point field goals made on .519/.375/.898. He secured his first career scoring title and led the Thunder to a franchise record 68 wins.
[That all amounted to](https://thunderousintentions.com/okc-thunder-shai-gilgeous-alexander-made-jokic-mvp-loyalist-switch-sides) Gilgeous-Alexander joining Kevin Durant and Russell Westbrook as players who have won MVP while playing for the Thunder.
As a result of the MVP award, Bobby Marks of ESPN noted that Gilgeous-Alexander is now eligible for a mind-blowing five-year, $380 million contract extension.
For as unbelievable as that figure may be, it somehow isn't guaranteed [to break up the core](https://thunderousintentions.com/okc-thunder-sam-presti-boldest-bet-paid-off-again-stunned-wolves) the Thunder have assembled.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander wins MVP, eligible for $380 million extension
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By all means and measures, Gilgeous-Alexander's new extension is absolutely insane. It's not to say that he doesn't deserve it or that this isn't the trend of the modern NBA, but instead a simple comment on the amount of money coming his way.
The obvious concern in a situation of this nature is that the Thunder will soon find it difficult to keep the band together.
The reality of what Sam Presti has built, however, is that his roster is perfectly equipped to pay Gilgeous-Alexander, Chet Holmgren, and Jalen Williams big money and retain their depth. The key, however, is the governorship being willing to incur that cost.
One can't help but think back to the controversial decisions made during the Kevin Durant and Russell Westbrook eras, during which James Harden was lost for financial reasons.