Overview
- James, who spoke Tuesday on the Mind The Game podcast, called Shai Gilgeous-Alexander “Jordan‑esque” and said the Thunder star is his MVP favorite.
- Steve Nash on the same podcast cited Gilgeous-Alexander’s elite efficiency, two‑way play, and leadership as reasons he would vote for him as MVP.
- Gilgeous-Alexander is averaging 31.4 points on 55.2% shooting with 38.3% from three, 6.5 assists, 4.4 rebounds, and 1.4 steals in a follow‑up to last year’s MVP season.
- ClutchPoints noted he was just named Player of the Week as his 20‑plus‑point streak reached 138 games and Oklahoma City won 17 of its past 18.
- EssentiallySports reported an ESPN straw poll with 88 first‑place votes for Gilgeous-Alexander and steep betting odds in his favor, reflecting momentum for the league‑leading Thunder.