NBA to Announce MVP Award Winner, with Gilgeous-Alexander, Jokic and Antetokounmpo the Finalists
- The NBA announced Shai Gilgeous-Alexander as the Most Valuable Player for the 2024-25 season on May 21, 2025.
- The contenders for this season's MVP award are Shai Gilgeous-Alexander from Oklahoma City, Nikola Jokic representing Denver, and Giannis Antetokounmpo of Milwaukee, continuing the streak of international players vying for the honor.
- Gilgeous-Alexander topped the league in scoring with an average of 32.7 points per game and played a key role in leading the Thunder to the best record in the NBA this season at 68 wins and 14 losses.
- Jokic achieved a rare feat for a center by averaging nearly 30 points, over 12 rebounds, and about 10 assists per game, while Antetokounmpo posted averages of just over 30 points, nearly 12 rebounds, and approximately 6.5 assists each contest.
- The MVP was determined by a global group of 100 NBA writers and broadcasters who submitted their votes prior to the playoffs, with Gilgeous-Alexander considered the leading candidate to secure the award for the first time.
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