# Shai Gilgeous-Alexander eyes historic third straight MVP

> The Thunder star could join elite company with another MVP, and team success might be the key to getting there.
- Title: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander eyes historic third straight MVP
- Summary: The Thunder star could join elite company with another MVP, and team success might be the key to getting there. Winning matters most: if the Thunder stay…
- Keywords: shai gilgeous-alexander, oklahoma city thunder, mvp, nba, victor wembanyama, luka doncic, anthony edwards, giannis antetokounmpo, championship, okc, sports, Shai
- Source: Oklahoma City Thunder On SI — https://si.com/nba/thunder/onsi/okc-thunder-success-should-keep-shai-gilgeous-alexander-mvp-case-straightforward
- Published: 2026-09-15T20:00:01+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: shai gilgeous-alexander, oklahoma city thunder, mvp, nba, victor wembanyama, luka doncic, anthony edwards, giannis antetokounmpo, championship, okc, sports
## Back-to-back MVP and champion
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander won consecutive MVPs and led the Thunder to a title in 2025. At 28, he's already one of the all-time great guards in Oklahoma City.
## Chasing rare three-peat territory
Only three players in NBA history have won three straight MVPs. Gilgeous-Alexander could join that elite group next season.
## Thunder dominance helps his case
Oklahoma City has led the league in wins for two straight seasons. Another year at the top could bolster his MVP odds again.
## Wembanyama is the main threat
Victor Wembanyama enters as the top challenger. If standings are close, being the No. 1 seed could vault Gilgeous-Alexander over him.
## Win cushion protects from challengers
Staying atop the standings gives Gilgeous-Alexander protection from other MVP candidates like Doncic, Edwards, and Antetokounmpo.
## Elite scoring meets team success
Gilgeous-Alexander has been near the top in scoring for years. The combination of elite numbers and team wins makes his case hard to beat.

> The MVP is often about more than being the best player on the best team, but Gilgeous-Alexander's case certainly won't be hurt by having that distinction
## Key takeaway

Winning matters most: if the Thunder stay atop the standings, Gilgeous-Alexander has the best shot at a rare third consecutive MVP.