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Time of India
17-07-2025
- Sport
- Time of India
NBA MVP to ESPYs Best: 5 historic accolades of Shai Gilgeous-Alexander in 2025
Via Getty Images: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander celebrates his NBA Finals win and a historic MVP season Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, the Oklahoma City Thunder's dynamic point guard, had a monumental 2025, cementing his status as one of the NBA's elite. His blend of scoring prowess, playmaking, and leadership propelled him to new heights, earning him a series of prestigious honors. Here are the five biggest accolades SGA achieved in 2025, showcasing a historic season. 1. NBA Most Valuable Player (2024-25 Season) Gilgeous-Alexander claimed the 2024-25 Kia NBA MVP award, a career-defining achievement. Averaging a league-leading 32.7 points per game on 51.9% shooting, alongside 6.4 assists, 5.0 rebounds, and 1.7 steals, he edged out Nikola Jokić and Giannis Antetokounmpo with 71 first-place votes. His dominance guided the Thunder to a 68-14 record, the best in the NBA, making him the first Canadian since Steve Nash and the third Thunder player to win the award. This accolade solidified SGA as the league's top performer. 2. 2025 NBA Finals MVP SGA's brilliance shone in the 2025 NBA Finals, where he led the Thunder to their first championship since relocating to Oklahoma City. Averaging 30.3 points, 5.6 assists, and 4.6 rebounds against the Indiana Pacers, he earned the Bill Russell NBA Finals MVP award. He became the 11th player to win both regular-season and Finals MVP in the same year, joining legends like Michael Jordan and LeBron James. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Best Electric Scooters Electric Scooters | Search Ads Learn More Undo His 29 points and 12 assists in Game 7 were pivotal. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander's BEST PLAYS! | 2025 #NBAAllStar | 2024-25 Season 3. 2024-25 NBA Scoring Champion Leading the league with 32.7 points per game, SGA secured the 2024-25 scoring title. His efficiency, particularly in the paint with an overall 51.9% field goal percentage, and his knack for drawing fouls made him a scoring machine. He joined an elite group as the fourth player to win MVP, Finals MVP, and the scoring title in the same season, a feat last achieved by Shaquille O'Neal in 2000. 4. All-NBA First Team Selection For the third consecutive year, SGA earned a spot on the All-NBA First Team, recognizing his status among the league's top performers. His consistent excellence, blending scoring, playmaking, and defense, placed him alongside stars like Jokić and Antetokounmpo. This honor also made him eligible for a supermax contract extension, highlighting his growing financial and on-court impact. 5. ESPY Award for Best Athlete – Men's Sports Capping his remarkable year , SGA won the 2025 ESPY Award for Best Athlete in Men's Sports, beating out competitors like Josh Allen and Shohei Ohtani. Alongside that, he was also awarded the Best NBA Player. This accolade reflected his transcendence beyond basketball, earning recognition for his cultural and athletic influence after a championship-winning season. Also read: NBA 2K26: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander reportedly named cover star after historic MVP season Catch Rani Rampal's inspiring story on Game On, Episode 4. Watch Here!
USA Today
17-07-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander wins ESPY 2025 Best Male Athlete of the Year award
The awards keep coming. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has collected about every possible accolade this past season. He might need to get another trophy case as he added a couple more at an annual sports award show. Gilgeous-Alexander was named the ESPY Award winner for 2025 Male Athlete of the Year. The other nominees were Josh Allen, Saquon Barkley and Shohei Ohtani. It shouldn't be a shocker to see Gilgeous-Alexander win the award. He's fresh off one of the greatest individual seasons ever. And was the face of the most dominant teams in NBA history with the Oklahoma City Thunder. Gilgeous-Alexander won the MVP award, Conference Finals MVP award and NBA Finals trophy. He also won the scoring title as he had his third straight 30-plus point campaign. On top of all that, he led the Thunder to their first championship. What Gilgeous-Alexander accomplished in the 2024-25 season has turned him into a household name. He's one of the greatest players ever and could be on his way to all-time conversations with legends like Michael Jordan and Kobe Bryant. During his award speech, Gilgeous-Alexander shouted out his personal circle along with the Thunder. Several of his teammates were in attendance. They were nominated for the Best Team of the Year award but lost to the Philadelphia Eagles. "I want to thank the Thunder organization for allowing me to be me," Gilgeous-Alexander said. "... I want to thank my teammates. Best basketball team in the world." After signing a supermax extension along with Jalen Williams and Chet Holmgren, don't expect the Thunder to slow down any time soon. They enter next season with solid chances to be a rare repeat champion.
Yahoo
17-07-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
ESPYS 2025: Saquon Barkley's iconic hurdle wins best play
It was one of the most memorable plays of the 2024 NFL season. It left Pro Bowl wide receivers and a Super Bowl-winning coach in awe. It will grace the cover of the newest Madden NFL video game. Saquon Barkley's hurdle now has another accolade: ESPY Award winner. The annual sports awards show gave Barkley's incredible feat against the Jacksonville Jaguars in Week 9 of last season the "Best Play" award. The Philadelphia Eagles running back flew like an eagle on the play, reverse hurdling over Jaguars cornerback Jarrian Jones to convert a third-and-six in the second quarter. Philadelphia ended up winning the game 28-23 thanks in no small part to Barkley's 199 total yards (159 rushing, 40 receiving) and two touchdowns. It was one of his six games with at least 100 yards from scrimmage and two touchdowns but that play stood out to his teammates and coach. "It was the best play I've ever seen," Eagles head coach Nick Sirianni said after the game. "What I think is so cool, there's going to be kids all over the country and all over Philadelphia trying to make that play and talking about that play and simulating that play as they play backyard football or peewee football. They ain't going to be able to make it – I believe he's the only one in the world that can do that. I'm speechless. It was unbelievable." "Crazy," Eagles wide receiver DeVonta Smith said. "I ain't never seen nothing like it." The ESPYS certainly agreed. It was an iconic play in an incredible season for the former No. 2 overall pick. Barkley signed with the Super Bowl champion Eagles last offseason following six years with the New York Giants. He led the league in carries (345) and rushing yards (2,005) and tallied 15 total touchdowns. That was good enough for first-team All-Pro and Offensive Player of the Year honors. This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: ESPYS 2025: Saquon Barkley hurdle wins best play
USA Today
17-07-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
ESPYS 2025: Saquon Barkley's iconic hurdle wins best play
It was one of the most memorable plays of the 2024 NFL season. It left Pro Bowl wide receivers and a Super Bowl-winning coach in awe. It will grace the cover of the newest Madden NFL video game. Saquon Barkley's hurdle now has another accolade: ESPY Award winner. The annual sports awards show gave Barkley's incredible feat against the Jacksonville Jaguars in Week 9 of last season the "Best Play" award. The Philadelphia Eagles running back flew like an eagle on the play, reverse hurdling over Jaguars cornerback Jarrian Jones to convert a third-and-six in the second quarter. Philadelphia ended up winning the game 28-23 thanks in no small part to Barkley's 199 total yards (159 rushing, 40 receiving) and two touchdowns. It was one of his six games with at least 100 yards from scrimmage and two touchdowns but that play stood out to his teammates and coach. "It was the best play I've ever seen," Eagles head coach Nick Sirianni said after the game. "What I think is so cool, there's going to be kids all over the country and all over Philadelphia trying to make that play and talking about that play and simulating that play as they play backyard football or peewee football. They ain't going to be able to make it – I believe he's the only one in the world that can do that. I'm speechless. It was unbelievable." "Crazy," Eagles wide receiver DeVonta Smith said. "I ain't never seen nothing like it." The ESPYS certainly agreed. It was an iconic play in an incredible season for the former No. 2 overall pick. Barkley signed with the Super Bowl champion Eagles last offseason following six years with the New York Giants. He led the league in carries (345) and rushing yards (2,005) and tallied 15 total touchdowns. That was good enough for first-team All-Pro and Offensive Player of the Year honors.
Indianapolis Star
16-07-2025
- Health
- Indianapolis Star
Indianapolis Colts win ESPY Award for Sports Humanitarian Team of the Year for Kicking the Stigma
The Indianapolis Colts have been named winners of an ESPY Award for the Sports Humanitarian Team of the Year. The Colts started Kicking the Stigma in 2020, bringing awareness to mental health issues. The team and the Irsay family have committed more than $31 million to addressing these issues, according to a team release. "Instead of the story being told about us, we wanted to tell our own story in hopes of helping others who are struggling," said Kalen Jackson, Colts owner and chief brand officer. 1-on-1 talks, quizzes, headsets: How Carlie Irsay-Gordon, Kalen Jackson have prepared to run Colts She and sisters Carlie Irsay-Gordon and Casey Foyt have assumed team ownership since the death May 21 of their father, Jim Irsay.
