After the first one-third of the season was spent celebrating Nikola Jokic's brilliance, the three-time MVP now has a threat to dethrone from the league's prestigious award — Shai Gilgeous-Alexander.

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Oklahoma City Thunder forward Jalen Williams says his teammate Shai Gilgeous-Alexander continues to strengthen his case for Most Valuable Player following a 130-106 win against the Memphis Grizzlies.

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has long been the Oklahoma City Thunder’s leading man, playing at an MVP-type pace for the last several seasons. His first run-in with the MVP award came in the form of a top-five finish in the 2022-23 season,