Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, the former Kentucky Wildcat and current star of the Oklahoma City Thunder, has just wrapped up a truly historic NBA season. In what can only be described as one of the most dominant individual campaigns the league has ever seen, SGA collected nearly every major honor availableโsolidifying his place among basketballโs elite.
Hereโs a look at his staggering list of achievements in the 2024โ25 season:
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๐ NBA Champion
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๐ NBA Most Valuable Player (MVP)
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๐ NBA Finals MVP
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๐ฅ Western Conference Finals MVP
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โจ NBA All-Star
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๐ก๏ธ All-NBA First Team
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๐ฏ NBA Scoring Champion
From start to finish, Gilgeous-Alexander was a force. He averaged over 31 points per game, led the Thunder in assists and steals, and delivered clutch performances night after night. His offensive brilliance was matched by his defensive tenacity, making him a complete two-way superstar.
During the playoffs, SGA took his game to an even higher level. He led Oklahoma City through a tough Western Conference playoff bracket, earning Conference Finals MVP honors along the way. In the NBA Finals, he was sensationalโdominating both ends of the floor and delivering when it mattered most, securing the Thunderโs first championship title since 1979.
For fans of the Kentucky Wildcats, this was a proud moment. Gilgeous-Alexander played at Kentucky during the 2017โ18 season under Coach John Calipari, where his talent and work ethic quickly made him a standout. His journey from college standout to NBA megastar is a testament to his dedication and growth.
โShaiโs season isnโt just greatโitโs historic,โ said one NBA analyst. โTo win MVP, Finals MVP, and lead the league in scoring while carrying a young team to a title? Thatโs something we may not see again for a long time.โ
Shai Gilgeous-Alexanderโs 2024โ25 season will go down as one of the greatest in NBA history. Heโs no longer just a rising starโheโs a legend in the making. And the most exciting part? Heโs only getting better.
