Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, the 2025 MVP of the NBA, surprised his teammates on the Oklahoma City Thunder by gifting each player an extravagant basket exceeding $10,000 in value.

The contents included luxury items such as Rolex watches, iPhones, Beats by Dre headphones, and Canada Goose jackets. Notably, each jacket boasts custom embroidery celebrating the Thunder’s impressive 68-14 season record, marking the franchise among the best in NBA history.

Gilgeous-Alexander’s stellar performance was pivotal to his MVP win, leading the league with a remarkable average of 32.7 points per game. He garnered 71 out of 100 first-place votes in the MVP race, surpassing other finalists, including Nikola Jokić and Giannis Antetokounmpo. Both Jokić and Antetokounmpo have also achieved MVP accolades in prior seasons.

This award marks the first MVP title for a Thunder player since Russell Westbrook in 2016. Furthermore, Gilgeous-Alexander becomes the seventh consecutive MVP born outside the United States, joining an elite group, including Jokić and Joel Embiid.

Through strategic teamwork and individual excellence, Gilgeous-Alexander has cemented his status in NBA lore, establishing himself as a player who contributes to team success on the grandest stage.