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NBA fans react to SGA’s second straight MVP win

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May 17, 2026

Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander reacts after making a basket during a game against the Indiana Pacers. Alonzo Adams -- IMAGN IMAGES

Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is now the NBA’s Most Valuable Player for the second year in a row. He had a fantastic season, averaging 31.1 points, 6.6 assists and 4.3 rebounds per game while shooting a blistering 55.3% from the field.

In doing so, he led the Thunder to the league’s best record for the second year in a row, finishing the regular season at 64-18.

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No matter who wins the award each year, NBA fans always voice their opinions passionately after the announcement was made. That was no different when NBA insider Shams Charania broke the news on Sunday, with some fans celebrating while others clearly disagreed.

Can’t believe people thought anybody else had a chance lol https://t.co/cLuulZfuaF

— Niko (@nikotaughtyou) May 17, 2026

NOOOO pic.twitter.com/TbeHegazgx

— Pacers Playoffs🏆 (@PlayoffsPacers) May 17, 2026

SGA when he heard the news pic.twitter.com/WKkVSj86Nt

— Daydrink (@daydrinkmedia) May 17, 2026

wemby should’ve won pic.twitter.com/eY7g5oC60i

— 𝙫𝙤𝙣 🏴‍☠️ (@offballthirty) May 17, 2026

Wemby robbed

— Beastbrook (@Beastbr00k0) May 17, 2026

DESERVED FOR THE BEST PLAYER IN THE WORLD pic.twitter.com/DUqICpJ73X

— 𝓒𝓪𝓵𝓮𝓫 ™️ (@Cwashere_) May 17, 2026

Good for Shai, but SGA should not have more MVPs than Kobe Bryant. Especially this early in his career. The award needs a serious overhaul.

— Matt Champion (@MattChampionATX) May 17, 2026

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander aka The Best Player In The World

He is a winner, he is what you want and need for your franchise, he is the face of the NBA

This is what it looks like to be an NBA Superstar, his peers know he’s the best and witnessing an all time great in real time. https://t.co/ogIBpIFhRd

— Ahmed/The Ears/IG: BigBizTheGod 🇸🇴 (@big_business_) May 17, 2026

People would rather hate than appreciate an all time great run pic.twitter.com/tU2AP2qNSR

— Saxby (@_Saxby_) May 17, 2026

get to run voter fatigue gimmick if he doesn’t win it again next season https://t.co/eohS0Gn4ob pic.twitter.com/SGBRgCL5JL

— 𝙎𝙠𝙮𝙚𝙙 🇦🇺 (@SkyedOKC) May 17, 2026

SGA has long been one of the most polarizing players in the NBA, but we’ll be having some difficult conversations if his career only improves from here.

James Parker is a sports writer for Ball Exclusives, follow him on X @TheJames_Parker

About the Author Published May 17, 2026

JAMES PARKER

James Parker is a sports reporter and writer for Ball Exclusives. With a bachelor's degree earned at the age of 19, he’s spent years working as a sports journalist, including an award-winning stint at The Appalachian. He has never used AI for his work in any way, shape or form.