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Gilgeous-Alexander tops Wembanyama in MVP battle, but rivalry just beginning - Sportsnet

2 sources4 storiesFirst seen 5/17/2026Score52Mixed Progress
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Claims
9
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Shai Gilgeous-Alexander becomes the 14th player to win back-to-back Kia NBA MVPs - NBA.

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Shai Gilgeous-Alexander becomes the 14th player to win back-to-back Kia NBA MVPs NBAThunder star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander repeats as NBA MVP ESPNSteve Nash, Prime crew slam ESPN's Shams Charania over MVP spoiler Yahoo SportsHow many NBA players have to back-to-back MVPs?

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SGA joins exclusive club NBC 5 ChicagoNBA just poured fuel on Spurs/OKC series by enraging Wembanyama Air Alamo

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Shai Gilgeous-Alexander wins second straight NBA MVP award Yahoo SportsThunder star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander repeats as NBA MVP ESPNNBA reveals full voting ballot after Shai Gilgeous-Alexander wins 2025-26 MVP Yahoo SportsShai Gilgeous-Alexander wins 2nd NBA MVP, beating Nikola Jokić, Victor Wembanyama

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SGA joins exclusive club NBC 5 Chicago

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Thunder's Shai Gilgeous-Alexander becomes 14th player to win back-to-back NBA MVPs - CBC.

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Thunder's Shai Gilgeous-Alexander becomes 14th player to win back-to-back NBA MVPs CBCGilgeous-Alexander tops Wembanyama in MVP battle, but rivalry just beginning SportsnetIs Shai Gilgeous-Alexander the greatest Canadian NBA player ever?

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TSNShai Gilgeous-Alexander wins 2nd NBA MVP, beating Nikola Jokić, Victor Wembanyama

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Summary

**Summary:** The Thunder's Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has become the 14th player to win back-to-back NBA MVP awards, while fellow Canadian Wembanyama is still in the MVP race. **Why It Matters:** This highlights the competitive nature of the league and the growing rivalry between two

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