Breaking: Oklahoma City Thunder's Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has won his second consecutive NBA Most Valuable Player award, becoming the 14th player in league history to win back-to-back MVPs, multiple sources tell ESPN.
“You can’t breathe on Shai” is one of the biggest lies in the league today
Stepping on his ankles, running into him, grabbing him, holding him, hands on chest, bear hugs, pulling his arms, pulling his jersey, jumping into him, landing on him, etc
He gets a lot of physicality, and I’m not even complaining it’s a physical game. Some fouls get called, some do not, same in the case as last night
Just don’t be disingenuous in your hate lol
“I was extremely, extremely happy for them, for the fans, they deserve it because they are truly the best fans in sports.”
- Russell Westbrook on OKC winning the championship last year
(h/t @ThunderFilmRoom )
"SGA is on the verge of being a top 10 player of all-time... He'd be in the company of Michael Jordan, Kevin Durant, LeBron James..."
– @EmmanuelAcho sends high praise for SGA and the elite company he'd join if he wins back-to-back MVPs and championships
It's been 500+ days since Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored less than 20 points in a regular season game.
The OKC superstar has achieved a lot since then, including passing Wilt Chamberlain for the longest 20+ point streak in NBA history last time out (127 straight games).
Today, SGA’s Thunder seek their 8th consecutive victory as they host the Timberwolves at 1:00pm/et on ABC.