The biggest superstar in the National Basketball Association right now is continuing to win.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander had the greatest year for a point guard in his seventh season and sixth at Oklahoma City.
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The 26-year-old made his third straight All-Star team, third straight All-NBA First Team selection, earned his first-ever league scoring championship, collected his first-ever NBA Most Valuable Player honor, gained his first-ever NBA Championship, and got his first-ever NBA title this season. Alexander got his first signature shoe deal during the 2024-25 season and agreed to a four-year, $285 million extension with the Thunder. SGA’s next accomplishment has now come in the video game world.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander joins elite list after winning title
ESPN’s Shams Charania reports that Alexander has graced the cover of NBA 2K26.
Summer of SGA: MVP award, league scoring title, an NBA championship, Finals MVP, a $285 million super max extension, first signature shoe release … and now Shai Gilgeous-Alexander will grace the new cover of NBA 2K26, per sources.
— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) July 8, 2025
OFFICIAL: First look at NBA 2K26 cover pic.twitter.com/DBG70BA8Ee
— NBA 2K26 Community (@nba2kcmty) July 8, 2025
The former Kentucky standout is quickly becoming the new face of the league with his game.
SGA is undeniably the greatest Thunder of all-time, especially with bringing the franchise a championship.
Stephen M. Smith is a writer for Ball Exclusives. You can follow him on X via @CoachingMSmith.
