The NBA will reveal this season's Most Valuable Player on Sunday, which just happens to be the day before Game 1 of the Western Conference finals between the Oklahoma City Thunder and the San Antonio Spurs. Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is the reigning MVP and he's one of the three finalists for the award this season — along with Spurs center Victor Wembanyama and Denver's Nikola Jokic.

The Thunder star should be in for a big round as his team seeks another Finals appearance.

The Oklahoma City Thunder didn't lose a single game against teams from the state of California this season.

Top draft prospect Darryn Peterson mentions Shai Gilgeous-Alexander as his modern NBA comparison.

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander with 35 points vs. Los Angeles Lakers, 05/11/2026

Watch the Game Highlights from Los Angeles Lakers vs. Oklahoma City Thunder, 05/11/2026