Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Calls MVP Season a 'Failure' After Falling Short
Summary
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander won the NBA MVP award for the second year in a row but said his season was a failure because his team lost in the Western Conference Finals. The Oklahoma City Thunder lost Game 7 to the San Antonio Spurs, ending their chance to defend their NBA title.Key Facts
- Shai Gilgeous-Alexander won the NBA Most Valuable Player (MVP) award for the second consecutive season.
- The Oklahoma City Thunder lost Game 7 against the San Antonio Spurs in the Western Conference Finals.
- The Thunder were the reigning NBA champions entering the 2026 playoffs.
- Gilgeous-Alexander scored 35 points and had 9 assists in Game 7.
- He averaged 27.6 points and 7.9 assists per game during the playoffs.
- Gilgeous-Alexander described the season as a failure because he did not achieve his goal of winning the championship.
- The Spurs will play against the New York Knicks in the NBA Finals starting June 3.
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