Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has indeed made a strong case for himself as one of the top players in the league, recently winning the 2025 NBA MVP award. He led the Oklahoma City Thunder to a franchise-record 68 wins and topped the league in scoring with an average of 32.7 points per game. However, winning a ring with three MVPs in a single season is a different story.
To clarify, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has only won one MVP award so far, and there’s no indication he’s on pace to win three MVPs this season, let alone with a ring. The Thunder are currently in the Western Conference Finals against the Minnesota Timberwolves, but they haven’t won an NBA championship yet.
Considering his impressive performance, Gilgeous-Alexander is definitely having an MVP-caliber season, and his name is being mentioned in the GOAT conversation. Some of his notable achievements include:
MVP Award: Won the 2025 NBA MVP award, becoming the first Canadian to win since Steve Nash
Scoring Title: Led the league in scoring with an average of 32.7 points per game
Team Record: Led the Thunder to a franchise-record 68 wins
All-Star Appearance: Named to his third consecutive All-Star team
It’s worth noting that the GOAT conversation often includes players like Michael Jordan, LeBron James, Kobe Bryant, and Stephen Curry, who have all won multiple championships and MVP awards. While Gilgeous-Alexander’s achievements are impressive, it’s too early to say where he’ll stand in the GOAT conversation
