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Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Repeats as NBA MVP With Runaway Vote

The league released the full 100-voter ballot showing 83 first-place votes, highlighting a lopsided result.

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May 11, 2026; Los Angeles, California, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) controls the ball against Los Angeles Lakers guard Luke Kennard (10) during the second half in game four of the second round of the 2026 NBA Playoffs at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-Imagn Images
Apr 27, 2026; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) against the Phoenix Suns during game four of the first round of the 2026 NBA Playoffs at Mortgage Matchup Center. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

Overview

  • Gilgeous-Alexander, officially announced Sunday during a Prime Video segment, secured his second straight MVP as the NBA confirmed the result on air.
  • He led Oklahoma City to a league-best 64–18 record while averaging 31.1 points and 6.6 assists on 55.3% shooting in 68 games.
  • The NBA’s published ballot showed Nikola Jokic finished second with 10 first-place votes and Victor Wembanyama was third with five.
  • Hours before the broadcast, ESPN’s Shams Charania reported the winner, drawing fan complaints about a leak and renewing debate over postseason-timed award reveals.
  • Attention now shifts to the Western Conference Finals, where Oklahoma City faces San Antonio on Monday in a series that pairs the MVP with the unanimous Defensive Player of the Year and extends the NBA’s eight-year run of non-U.S.-born MVPs.