Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Joins Michael Jordan, LeBron in Historic NBA Playoff Milestone

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is having a historic NBA season, poised to join an elite group of players like Michael Jordan, Shaquille O’Neal, and Kareem Abdul-Jabbar who have won the MVP, scoring title, and Finals MVP in the same year if the Oklahoma City Thunder win the championship. Celebrated by legends such as Allen Iverson and Magic Johnson, Gilgeous-Alexander is recognized for his dominance, including multiple 30-point playoff games with high assists, a feat only matched by Jordan and Iverson. The Thunder, boasting the best record in the league, will face the Indiana Pacers in the 2025 NBA Finals, with Johnson predicting a closely contested series between two high-scoring, defensively strong teams led by standout point guards Gilgeous-Alexander and Tyrese Haliburton. Iverson highlighted Gilgeous-Alexander's place in NBA history, praising his combination of scoring and playmaking during the playoffs. Gilgeous-Alexander's performance has solidified him as the face of the NBA alongside stars like Nikola Jokic and Giannis Antetokounmpo. The Finals matchup marks Oklahoma City's first appearance since 2012 and could culminate in their first NBA championship since relocating from Seattle.