Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Earns NBA Player of the Week Honors
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, the Oklahoma City Thunder superstar, has once again proven his dominance in the NBA. He has been a formidable force on the court, adapting effortlessly to various defensive schemes. This ability has been evident over the last two years, during which he has attained significant accolades.
Recent Achievements of Shai Gilgeous-Alexander
- NBA scoring champion
- League MVP
- Western Conference Finals MVP
- NBA Finals MVP
- Third All-NBA First Team selection
- Third All-Star appearance, second as a starter
- Featured on the cover of NBA 2K26
- Signed a supermax contract extension
Outstanding Start to the Season
In the 2025-26 season, Gilgeous-Alexander has continued his impressive performance. Despite the Oklahoma City Thunder facing injuries to key players like Jalen Williams and Nikola Topic, the team has achieved an unblemished 7-0 record. Gilgeous-Alexander has already lit up the scoreboard with a remarkable 55-point game this season.
As of now, he is averaging:
- Points: 33.6
- Assists: 5.9
- Rebounds: 5.1
- Stocks (Steals + Blocks): 2.2
- Shooting: 52% from the field, 26% from three-point range, and 89% from free-throw line
Player of the Week Honors
On Monday, the NBA recognized Gilgeous-Alexander’s contributions by awarding him the Player of the Week for Week 2. During this period, he averaged 28.8 points, 4.5 rebounds, and 6.5 assists as the Thunder went 4-0. In the previous week, he was a candidate for the Western Conference Player of the Week but was edged out by Victor Wembanyama of the San Antonio Spurs.
Looking Ahead
The Oklahoma City Thunder, with their MVP leading them, will continue their pursuit of victory in the 2025-26 season. They are scheduled to face the L.A. Clippers, and fans can expect further coverage of the team’s journey on Emegypt.
