3 reasons why Shai Gilgeous-Alexander should win 2026 NBA MVP
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By Joel Reyes
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is on a mission to prove that he is the best player in the NBA today. The league’s reigning Most Valuable Player has taken his game to another level in the 2025-26 season as he looks to become just the 14th player to win back-to-back MVP awards.
With the MVP race heating up, here are three reasons why Gilgeous-Alexander should win the Michael Jordan Trophy.
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1. SGA’s historic production on the offensive end
All eyes were on Gilgeous-Alexander entering the 2025-26 NBA season, with fans wondering what he has in store for an encore following his historic 2024-25 campaign, where he won his first MVP and championship with the Oklahoma City Thunder.
Gilgeous-Alexander answered that question emphatically, providing historic numbers on the offensive end. The Canadian star, who is second in the NBA in scoring with a 31.6 PPG average, broke Wilt Chamberlain’s record for most consecutive 20-point games in the regular season last month.
He hasn’t stopped extending that record, with SGA currently having 136 straight 20-point outings. His latest performance was a thing of beauty, scoring 47 points in OKC’s come-from-behind victory over the Detroit Pistons.
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2. Oklahoma City holds the best record in the NBA
Gilgeous-Alexander’s outstanding play has translated into plenty of wins for the Oklahoma City Thunder, and that may prove to be the difference in one of the NBA’s tightest MVP races ever.
OKC is in prime position to have homecourt advantage throughout the 2026 NBA Playoffs, currently holding a league-best 60-16 record with just two weeks remaining in the regular season.
SGA being the best player on the best team is a pretty solid argument for him becoming the Most Valuable Player again.
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3. Wemby’s numbers pale in comparison to SGA’s stats
There’s no denying the fact that Victor Wembanyama has been a game-changer for San Antonio. The Frenchman has sparked the Spurs’ turnaround, averaging 24.5 points, 11.4 rebounds, and 3.0 blocks to lead all San Antonio players in those departments.
Basketball insider Bill Simmons, who has been involved in MVP award voting in the past, dissected Wembanyama’s case for the league’s top individual prize on his recent podcast and explained why SGA will win it again in his opinion.
Simmons poured cold water on the Frenchman’s MVP call despite his impressive numbers, noting that there is no precedent in NBA history for a player who plays 29 minutes per game and plays 65 to 66 games throughout the season to win the MVP.
Compare Wemby’s numbers to Gilgeous-Alexander, who is averaging 31.6 points and 6.5 assists through 64 games this season. He also has more playing time compared to Wembanyama, averaging 33.5 minutes per game for OKC this campaign.
Will SGA win the MVP award for the second straight year? We’ll soon find out.
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Jc Dioman
Pale in comparison with Luka's stats for the whole month of March. Just saying. 6 days agoReply
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Michael Sullivan
"136 straight 20-point games breaking Wilt's record? That alone should seal MVP. SGA is historic!"7 days agoReply
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