MIES (Switzerland) - From FIBA courts to NBA hardwood, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander continues to shine brightly.
Now crowned the 2024-25 NBA Most Valuable Player, the Oklahoma City Thunder star becomes just the second Canadian to win the award after Steve Nash. His season was dominant: a league-best 32.7 points per game, 6.4 assists, 5.0 rebounds, and elite two-way play that led OKC to the NBA’s top record (68-14) and best defensive rating.
SGA also led the NBA in scoring this season:
5 NBA statistical champions, 5 nationalities
But Gilgeous-Alexander's greatness has long extended beyond the NBA.
At the FIBA Basketball World Cup 2023, he delivered a tournament to remember - averaging 24.5 points, 6.4 rebounds, and 6.4 assists per game, earning a spot on the All-Star Five. He capped off the campaign with a masterclass 31-point, 12-assist performance to lead Canada past the USA for a historic bronze - the country’s first-ever World Cup or Olympic podium finish.
Just a year later, at the Paris 2024 Olympics, Shai was again a standout, earning All-Second Team honors after guiding Canada to an unbeaten Group Phase and averaging 21.0 points per game.
His national team accolades - World Cup All-Star Five, Olympic All-Second Team, U18 AmeriCup Silver Medalist - now sit alongside the NBA’s highest individual honor, symbolizing a player whose excellence transcends borders.
Check here to see if SGA makd it on Canada's All-Time All-Star Five:
Who made it to Canada's All-Time All-Star Five?
For Gilgeous-Alexander, this MVP isn’t just a personal milestone - it’s another chapter in a growing legacy as a global basketball icon.
The big question now is:
Is Shai ready to lead the Thunder to the title?
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