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Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Leads 2025 NBA MVP Race as Announcement Looms

The Thunder star is the betting favorite after a record-breaking season, but Jokic and Antetokounmpo remain strong contenders.

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander #2 of the Oklahoma City Thunder gestures to the crowd during the second half of game seven of the Western Conference semifinals against the Denver Nuggets at Paycom Center on May 18, 2025 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.
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Shai Gilgeous-Alexander registered a league-best and career-high 32.7 points, 6.4 assists, 5.0 rebounds, 1.7 steals and 1.0 blocks for the Thunder.

Overview

  • Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Nikola Jokic, and Giannis Antetokounmpo are the finalists for the 2024-25 NBA MVP award, to be announced tonight.
  • Gilgeous-Alexander led the league in scoring with 32.7 points per game and guided the Thunder to an NBA-best 68-14 record, making him the favorite according to BetMGM Sportsbook.
  • Nikola Jokic became the first center to average a triple-double for a season, posting 29.6 points, 12.7 rebounds, and 10.2 assists per game, and led the league in player efficiency rating (PER).
  • Giannis Antetokounmpo delivered an all-around season with averages of 30.4 points, 11.9 rebounds, and 6.5 assists, solidifying his place as one of the league's elite players.
  • Former Nuggets coach Michael Malone publicly endorsed Gilgeous-Alexander for MVP following his standout performance in Game 1 of the Western Conference Finals.