Shai Gilgeous-Alexander in Contention for Third Straight MVP Award
Oklahoma City's Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is in contention to win an unprecedented third consecutive NBA Most Valuable Player award this season, a feat previously achieved only by Bill Russell, Wilt Chamberlain, and Larry Bird.
Terre Haute, IN, October 18, 2026 —
Oklahoma City’s Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is in contention to win the NBA Most Valuable Player award for a third consecutive season, according to the information provided. If he wins, he would join a small group of players who have previously won the award in three consecutive seasons: Bill Russell, Wilt Chamberlain and Larry Bird.
The summary identifies Gilgeous-Alexander as an Oklahoma City player and says he is in contention this season. It does not provide further details about his candidacy, the season’s award process or the other players being considered. No statistics, voting information, announcement date or statement from Gilgeous-Alexander is included.
The information also does not specify whether “in contention” refers to a formal list of finalists, media projections or a broader assessment of the race. It establishes only that he is being considered for the award and that a third consecutive win would place him alongside the three named players in the history of consecutive MVP victories.
As a result, the available details describe the significance of a possible win but do not indicate the likelihood of the outcome. The award result and any additional context about the competition were not provided.
Story summarized from the original created by TIM REYNOLDS, Associated Press on www.mywabashvalley.com, see more information here.
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