Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, the NBA MVP for the 2024-25 season, is poised to lead the Oklahoma City Thunder to their first championship since relocating, facing the Indiana Pacers in the 2025 NBA Finals. Having achieved a remarkable 68-14 regular season record and leading the league in scoring, he aims to join the exclusive group of MVPs who have also won a championship in the same season—a feat last accomplished a decade ago. A total of 14 players have achieved this, with 10 also earning NBA Finals MVP honors, showcasing the rarity and significance of such an accomplishment.