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Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Leads Thunder to Historic NBA Championship
9/4/2025
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Story summary
- Shai Gilgeous-Alexander guided the Oklahoma City Thunder to their inaugural NBA championship in 2024-25, earning MVP honors.
- Charles Barkley likened Gilgeous-Alexander to LeBron James, highlighting his friendly demeanor compared to the competitive nature of Michael Jordan and Kobe Bryant.
- The Thunder seek to defend their title, beginning the season against the Houston Rockets on October 21.
