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Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Wins Second MVP, Breaks Wilt Record

5/17/2026

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Summary

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Shai Gilgeous-Alexander won the 2025-26 NBA Most Valuable Player award, his second straight MVP.
He broke Wilt Chamberlain’s record with 20-plus points in 127 consecutive games, the longest streak in NBA history.
He averaged 31.1 points, 6.6 assists and 55.3% shooting as Oklahoma City finished 64-18, secured the No. 1 Western seed.
He also captured the Clutch Player of the Year award after tallying a league-leading 175 clutch points.

History

Historical Context

Wilt Chamberlain’s 1961-62 season saw him score at least 20 points in 118 straight games while averaging a league-record 50.4 points, a feat that defined scoring dominance in the early NBA. Over six decades later, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander broke that record in the 2025-26 season, earning MVP honors and reshaping modern scoring benchmarks.

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Story summary

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander won the 2025-26 NBA Most Valuable Player award, his second straight MVP.
He broke Wilt Chamberlain’s record with 20-plus points in 127 consecutive games, the longest streak in NBA history.
He averaged 31.1 points, 6.6 assists and 55.3% shooting as Oklahoma City finished 64-18, secured the No. 1 Western seed.
He also captured the Clutch Player of the Year award after tallying a league-leading 175 clutch points.

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