Did We Just Witness the Best Season Ever? Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s Unbelievable Trophy Haul Has the NBA Talking
OKLAHOMA CITY, OK — In a league that has seen the likes of Michael Jordan, LeBron James, Kobe Bryant, and Stephen Curry dominate for decades, it’s rare for a single season to spark debates about the greatest of all time. But after the dust settled on the 2024-2025 NBA season, there’s one name lighting up that conversation:
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander.
The Oklahoma City Thunder guard just wrapped up a campaign so complete, so dominant, and so historic, that fans, analysts, and even NBA legends are asking:
Did we just witness the best individual season in NBA history?
🏆 A Trophy Cabinet for the Ages
In what can only be described as basketball perfection, Gilgeous-Alexander’s 2024-25 season reads like a checklist of accomplishments:
✔ NBA Most Valuable Player
✔ NBA Finals MVP
✔ Western Conference Finals MVP
✔ NBA All-Star Starter
✔ All-NBA First Team Selection
✔ NBA Scoring Champion (32.7 PPG)
✔ Debut of His Signature Sneaker — the SGA 1
And most importantly:
✔ Led the Oklahoma City Thunder to their first NBA Championship since the franchise relocated from Seattle.
🧩 The Numbers Behind the Glory
Shai’s statistical output was just as jaw-dropping as his trophy collection. Across the regular season and playoffs, he posted:
32.7 points per game (1st in the league)
6.8 assists per game
5.4 rebounds per game
1.9 steals per game
52.3% shooting from the field
41% from three-point range
In the Finals against the Indiana Pacers, he averaged 29.4 points, 7.2 assists, and 5.9 rebounds, culminating in a decisive Game 7 victory where he poured in 37 points, earning him Finals MVP honors.
👟 The SGA 1: A Symbol of Arrival
Adding to the spectacle, Gilgeous-Alexander capped off his historic season by launching his first signature sneaker, the SGA 1, through Nice Kicks Hoops.
Within hours of its release, the shoe sold out online, a clear indication that his influence now extends beyond the hardwood and into sneaker culture and global marketing.
🗣️ What the NBA World Is Saying
The praise has been nearly unanimous:
“What Shai did this season is one of the greatest individual accomplishments I’ve ever seen,” said NBA legend Dwyane Wade.
“It wasn’t just the stats or the trophies — it was how he carried his team night in and night out.”
Even Hall of Famers like Magic Johnson chimed in:
“MVP, scoring title, championship, Finals MVP? That’s the dream checklist. Shai made it look easy.”
📈 A New Era for the NBA?
The Thunder’s championship, fueled by Shai’s heroics and a young core featuring Chet Holmgren, Jalen Williams, and Josh Giddey, has fans and analysts wondering if Oklahoma City could be the league’s next dynasty.
At just 26 years old, Gilgeous-Alexander may only be scratching the surface of his potential — a terrifying prospect for the rest of the NBA.
🏀 The GOAT Season Debate
So, is this truly the best individual season ever?
It’s impossible to ignore the company SGA now keeps. The last player to achieve an MVP, scoring title, and Finals MVP in the same season? Michael Jordan.
But with added accomplishments like his signature sneaker debut and the leadership of a young, underdog team to the title, Gilgeous-Alexander’s 2024-25 campaign adds a unique modern layer to the GOAT season conversation.
