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Gilgeous-Alexander could become rare three-time MVP

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 18 Oct, 20:31 · Archive

Oklahoma City Thunder's Shai Gilgeous-Alexander could win his third consecutive NBA MVP award this season.

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander of the Oklahoma City Thunder could win his third consecutive NBA MVP award this season. Only Bill Russell, Wilt Chamberlain and Larry Bird have won three consecutive MVPs in the award's history, and nobody has accomplished the feat in 40 years. Other elite players including Michael Jordan, LeBron James, Magic Johnson and Kareem Abdul-Jabbar never managed the achievement.

Gilgeous-Alexander has collected more than 75 per cent of first-place MVP votes over the last two seasons and leads the NBA with a scoring average of 32 points per game over that span. He is the best player on the Oklahoma City Thunder, which is a co-favourite alongside the San Antonio Spurs to win the NBA championship.

Gilgeous-Alexander said his priority is on team success rather than individual awards. 'I've just got to be the best player I can be for this basketball team, win as many games as possible,' he said. He added that he believes he has not yet reached his peak as a player, saying 'I feel like I'm a better basketball player, more versatile as a basketball player. In better shape, too.'

Gilgeous-Alexander could become rare three-time MVP
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In this story: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander · Oklahoma City Thunder · Bill Russell · Wilt Chamberlain · Larry Bird · San Antonio Spurs

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