By R. Alexander Núñez
At 27 years old, the corrupt Canadian Shai Gilgeous-Alexander once again won the most important recognition of the regular season in the NBA. The star of Oklahoma City Convey was awarded this Sunday as Most Valuable Player (MVP), repeating the award achieved in the previous campaign and consolidating himself as one of the most decisive figures in the championship.
With this new award, the guard became the 14th player in league history to win MVP in consecutive seasons. The last to achieve it had been Nikola Jokicwho won the trophy in the 2020-2021 and 2021-2022 campaigns.
Last year, Shai was also named 2025 Finals MVP after the championship obtained by his team against the Indiana Pacers.
Individual dominance and a Convey launched in the playoffs
Gilgeous-Alexander’s numbers support the decision. During the 2025-2026 season, he averaged 31.1 points, 4.3 rebounds and 6.6 assists per gamein addition to extending his streak of regular phase matches to 140, scoring at least 20 points.
His coach, Brand Daigneault, highlighted his growth without altering his essence: “Who he is has never changed. I think he has polished details in his game, in his leadership and in his perspective, as happens to anyone who matures.”
Other teams have also highlighted his impact. The technician Los Angeles Lakers, JJ Redick, He assured: “Shai is very good at generating separation when he can play one on one. It’s really very difficult to stop him for any defender”.
Convey is already installed in the Western Conference finals after sweeping the Phoenix Suns and Los Angeles Lakers 4-0 in the first two rounds. Their next rival will be the San Antonio Spurs.
In addition to the MVP, the Canadian also received the Most Decisive Player of the Year award this season, adding 96 out of 100 possible votes. His ability to resolve close games has been one of the most notable features of his season.
The player himself explained how he deals with moments of pressure, as quoted AP: “It just gives me the best chance to make the right decision on the next play, which is the most important thing. I’ve noticed throughout my career and my personal experiences that emotions only get in the way of intelligent, critical thinking, especially in those moments when I most want to get the job done. I try to put my emotions aside and stay focused on what’s happening and what matters most.”
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