Alexander, Denver Nuggets’ Nikola Jokić and Milwaukee Bucks’ Giannis Antetokounmpo were the only players to appear on every MVP ballot

When Shai Gilgeous-Alexander wins, he makes sure his teammates shares in his victory, too.

Gilgeous-Alexander is also the first Kentucky Wildcats basketball product to win MVP.

Gilgeous-Alexander and Nikola Jokic were the only two players voted first or second, with SGA getting 71 first-place votes.

Alexander, Nikola Jokić headline the 15-player All-NBA team. LeBron James made his 21st All-NBA team, extending his record.

Oklahoma City Thunder's own Shai Gilgeous-Alexander crowned 2025 NBA MVP according to ESPN report. He becomes the 3rd player in Thunder franchise history to win the award.

On May 21, the Oklahoma City Thunder's Shai Gilgeous-Alexander became the NBA's seventh consecutive international player to earn MVP honors.

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander could've had an off night after all the MVP hoopla. Instead, the Thunder superstar 'came ready to play' in Game 2 vs the Wolves.

Watching a fellow Canadian like Shai Gilgeous-Alexander be announced as this season’s NBA MVP left Steve Nash brimming with pride

The last time an American-born player walked away with the top honor was James Harden in 2018. The run of international players winning MVP -- Gilgeous-Alexander is from Canada -- speaks to the expanding global reach of the NBA and the increased number of talent outside of the United States.