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Oklahoma City Thunder star guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander was named NBA Most Valuable Player for the 2024-25 regular season for the first time in his career on Wednesday.
Gilgeous-Alexander said he tried “so hard to not think about” winning the MVP award throughout the season but gave credit to his teammates for the honor.
“Just worry about playing basketball and getting better and trying to win games,” he told the NBA on TNT crew with his Thunder teammates sitting all around him.
“But as a competitor, and as a kid dreaming of the game, it’s always in the back of your mind. I’m very thankful to be on this side of the ballot….
