Thunder's Shai Gilgeous-Alexander
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On a point-by-point basis, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander places himself alongside NBA greats, including the late, great Wilt Chamberlain.
Jaylen Brown hints at Shai Gilgeous-Alexander while saying flopping is key to MVP success, stirring debate amid Celtics’ playoff push.
After a 40‑point night vs. Minnesota, Shai Gilgeous‑Alexander reached a milestone not seen since Michael Jordan’s 1986‑87 season.
Oklahoma City is an NBA best 23-1 and riding a 15-game winning streak. The Thunder are in contention to break the 2015-16 Warriors regular season record of 73 wins and 9 losses. If that happens, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander would be a shoe-in to win the MVP like Steph Curry was that year.
Maxey and Cunningham are among the most ball-dominant players in the NBA this season, with Maxey leading the league in touches by a mile. But Maxey has more shot-creation support than Cunningham, who ties together a group that's a bit more specialized.