The case for Shai Gilgeous-Alexander was simple. He’s the best player on an Oklahoma City Thunder team that had the best record this season and set a league mark for margin of victory.

Bernard King was one of the rare talents in the 1980s whose individual brilliance never quite translated into championship success or even leading his respective team to the conference finals. Still, the 6'7" small forward's peak was so impactful that he pushed none other than Larry Bird in the 1983-84 MVP race.

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Watching a fellow Canadian like Shai Gilgeous-Alexander be announced as this season’s NBA MVP left Steve Nash brimming with pride. And then the moment got better.

Heading into this offseason, the San Antonio Spurs are among the most interesting teams to keep an eye on. Armed with high-level talent and a bevy of assets, they are in a position to swing a big move that could instantly put them in the title conversation.

A surprising trend links the last nine NBA MVP winners—see the overlooked detail that reveals a lot about the league’s evolving identity.

With Tyrese Haliburton limited to 8 points, the Pacers failed in their 1st attempt to earn the 2nd NBA Finals trip in franchise history, falling 111-94 to the Knicks in Game 5.