The NBA Finals were a boon of excitement, intrigue, and uncertainty. While the latter reigned, a particular player was a certainty. The NBA MVP. Shai Gilgeous Alexander showed no doubt that he was the best player in the NBA and on the best team as his Oklahoma City Thunder won their first NBA Championship against the Indiana Pacers. The Thunder were the best team in the regular season yet tried in the playoffs against resilient teams like the Pacers and the Denver Nuggets. But in Shai they trusted. The reigning MVP poured in 80 points over the last three games, including 11 rebounds and 24 assists. The totals were somewhat muted in a Game 6 blowout to the Pacers in which key players took rest. Gilgeous-Alexander is starting the comparisons to other champion greats like MJ, Kobe, and LBJ. Will the Thunder win more titles like those did? Signs point to yet. But for now, Gilgeous-Alexander is the Longhorndave Sportsman of the Week!
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