Shai Gilgeous-Alexander just revealed ‘recipe’ to winning MVP

Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander addressed the upcoming NBA MVP race during the team's media day on September 28, 2026, at Paycom Center. Gilgeous-Alexander stated that he is not stressing about the award, noting that the MVP decision remains 82 games away.

Heading into the campaign, Gilgeous-Alexander indicated his focus is simply to be the best player he can be, calling this approach the recipe behind his prior award-winning campaigns. A third consecutive MVP honor would place him alongside historic figures Bill Russell, Wilt Chamberlain, and Larry Bird.