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Blake Griffin Calls Out NBA Insider for Spoiling MVP Winner Early

Blake Griffin Calls Out NBA Insider for Spoiling MVP Winner Early

Summary

Oklahoma City Thunder player Shai Gilgeous-Alexander won the NBA Most Valuable Player (MVP) award for the second year in a row. The news was leaked early by ESPN insider Shams Charania before its official announcement during an Amazon Prime pregame show.

Key Facts

  • Shai Gilgeous-Alexander won the NBA MVP award for the second straight season.
  • The official announcement was planned for Amazon Prime’s pregame of the Eastern Conference Semifinals Game 7.
  • ESPN insider Shams Charania revealed the MVP winner before the scheduled announcement.
  • Former players and hosts on the show, including Blake Griffin, commented on the early reveal.
  • Gilgeous-Alexander is the 14th player in NBA history to win back-to-back MVP awards.
  • He led the Thunder to a 64-18 record and the top seed in the Western Conference.
  • His season averages were 31.1 points, 6.6 assists, 4.3 rebounds, and 1.4 steals per game.
  • The Thunder will face the San Antonio Spurs, led by Victor Wembanyama, in the Western Conference Finals.
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