Shai Gilgeous-Alexander clinches NBA MVP in historic underdog triumph

Wednesday, May 21, 2025, 5:21 pm

Canadian basketball star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has been named NBA MVP after leading the Oklahoma City Thunder with an exceptional season. His dramatic rise from underdog to league leader has ignited national pride and celebration among Canadian sports fans, marking a historic moment in sports history.

torontosun.com / Shai Gilgeous-Alexander wins NBA MVP, now Canada’s best ever

Steve Nash had a fantastic career, but Hamilton's finest continues to set a new pace.

cp24.com/ / 'He's so humble': Friend reflects on Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s MVP win - CP24

'He's so humble': Friend reflects on Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s MVP win CP24

ledevoir.com / Gilgeous-Alexander, du Thunder, est nommé le joueur le plus utile dans la NBA

Un total de 79 votes sur 100 de première place sont allés au Canadien de 26 ans.

citynews.ca / Canada’s Shai Gilgeous-Alexander named 2024-25 NBA MVP: report

For the third time in league history, the NBA’s most valuable player is a Canadian. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has won the NBA MVP award after leading the league in scoring and the Oklahoma City Thunder to a league-best 68-14 record, ESPN’s Shams Charania reported on Wednesday. Gilgeous-Alexander is…

torontosun.com / Get to know Canadian hoops star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander ahead of NBA MVP announcement

Always an underdog, the man known as SGA has risen to the head of the hoops class in short order, reportedly capturing NBA MVP award.

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