Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has been crowned the NBA MVP for the 2024-25 season, marking a significant milestone for the Oklahoma City Thunder. His victory highlights the franchise's reputation as an MVP factory, with Kevin Durant, Russell Westbrook, and James Harden previously winning the award while with the team. The Oklahoma City mayor proclaimed May 22, 2025, as 'Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Day,' and the city paid tribute to him through various gestures, including flashing his initials on Oklahoma City's tallest building, Devon Tower. Gilgeous-Alexander posted a career-best season, leading the league in scoring with 32.7 points per game, and contributed significantly to the Thunder's impressive 68-win regular season, the best in the league. His leadership helped the team reach the Western Conference finals for the first time since 2016. The MVP award was awarded after a close race with Nikola Jokić, with Gilgeous-Alexander receiving 71 of 100 first-place votes, largely due to his impact on team success. He also gifted Rolex watches to his teammates as a token of appreciation. Gilgeous-Alexander’s journey from a rookie to MVP was marked by hard work, team focus, and personal growth, with his development aided by veteran Chris Paul. His win continues Oklahoma City's legacy of producing top-tier talent and fuels hopes for a first franchise championship.