Oklahoma City Thunder Triumphs in NBA Finals, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Shines

The Oklahoma City Thunder celebrated a momentous victory with their 103-91 win in Game 7 of the NBA Finals on Sunday. This monumental triumph marks the franchise’s first championship since relocating to Oklahoma City.

For star guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, this victory signified a crowning achievement in an already remarkable season. He delivered an outstanding performance in the decisive game, scoring 29 points and dishing out 12 assists. This feat placed him among the elite five players in NBA history to achieve a 20-10 game in a Finals’ Game 7.

During the 2024-25 season, Gilgeous-Alexander not only clinched the scoring title and MVP honors, but also guided his team to the best-ever point differential while securing the championship. His extraordinary year might conclude with a groundbreaking four-year, $293.4 million contract extension, setting a record for the highest average salary in the sport’s history.

At just 26 years old, Gilgeous-Alexander is rapidly climbing the ranks of NBA legends. He joins the ranks alongside Kareem Abdul-Jabbar as the only players to have secured an MVP, a Finals MVP, and a scoring title by the age of 26.