Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Makes Announcement Before NBA Finals originally appeared on Athlon Sports. Oklahoma City Thunder star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander enjoyed a breakout 2024-25 season that saw him earn his first NBA Most Valuable Player award and finish as the league’s scoring champion with 32.7 points per game.

Despite the sports world laser-focusing on OKC ahead of Game 1 against the Indiana Pacers, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander remains as locked in as ever. Everybody might view the NBA Finals as a foregone conclusion, considering how lopsided the odds are, but the MVP winner can't look past Indiana.

Indiana struggled with fouls against Donovan Mitchell and Jalen Brunson. The Pacers must improve against Shai Gilgeous-Alexander in NBA Finals.