Alexander's journey to NBA stardom culminated in winning the 2024-2025 MVP award, driven by consistent performance and technical skill. From his early days overcoming physical challenges to leading the Oklahoma City Thunder to the NBA Finals,

Gilgeous-Alexander was off his game for much of the night, but played like the league MVP in the fourth to lead the OKC rally.

How Thunder’s Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Sparked Game 4 NBA Finals Win over Pacers With Clutch Rally originally appeared on Athlon Sports. To his opponent’s dismay, the sequences seemed painfully familiar. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander punished his defender with a step-back jumper, a 3-pointer and a few trips to the free-throw line.