Thunder's Shai Gilgeous-Alexander
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2-time MVP compares Shai Gilgeous-Alexander to Michael Jordan
Of course, there's a lot of mutual respect between Nash and Gilgeous-Alexander. Both are viewed as the two greatest Canadian NBA players of all time. But even with that said, what he said isn't that wild or out of the realm of reality if the Thunder continue to be dominant.
What they are doing is historic. In addition, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is having one of the best individual seasons ever. He is scoring at a rate akin to Wilt Chamberlain. It’s safe to say that another regular-season MVP award is already in the bag for the young superstar.
The victory is a franchise-record 16th straight win for the Thunder, with 2025 MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scoring 28 points to mark 96 games in a row with 20 or more points. The
Steve Nash elevates Shai Gilgeous-Alexander into Michael Jordan territory, praising the OKC star’s dominance and elite scoring efficiency.