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Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Named NBA Clutch Player of the Year

4/23/2026

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Summary

Story summary

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander of the Oklahoma City Thunder was named the 2025-26 NBA Clutch Player of the Year.
He led the league with 175 clutch points.
He is a finalist for the NBA MVP award, aiming for back-to-back titles after winning MVP last year.
He averaged 31.1 points per game as the Thunder earned the Western Conference's top seed with a 64-win season.

History

Historical Context

Nikola Jokic of the Denver Nuggets won his second consecutive NBA MVP award in 2024, averaging 27.1 points per game and leading the team to a 53-win season. His achievement reflects a growing trend in the league, as elite players like Shai Gilgeous-Alexander strive for repeated success, raising the standards of excellence in professional basketball.

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Story summary

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander of the Oklahoma City Thunder was named the 2025-26 NBA Clutch Player of the Year.
He led the league with 175 clutch points.
He is a finalist for the NBA MVP award, aiming for back-to-back titles after winning MVP last year.
He averaged 31.1 points per game as the Thunder earned the Western Conference's top seed with a 64-win season.

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