"In May, Gilgeous-Alexander became the second Canadian to be named NBA MVP after Steve Nash was recognized in 2005 and 2006. Gilgeous-Alexander averaged 32.7 points, 6.4 assists and five rebounds per game last regular season, leading the Oklahoma City Thunder to a 68-14 record and the second title in franchise history. He was also the first guard to win MVP since James Harden in 2018."
"Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, who led the NBA in scoring last season and later grabbed league MVP and Finals MVP honours, was named Canadian athlete of the year on Tuesday. A sports media panel huddled in Toronto and selected the Hamilton native over Olympic swimmer and 2024 recipient Summer McIntosh, curler Rachel Homan, World Rugby women's player of the year Sophie de Goede and world hammer throw champion Camryn Rogers."
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander was named Canadian athlete of the year after a season in which he led the NBA in scoring and earned NBA MVP and Finals MVP honours. A sports media panel in Toronto selected the Hamilton native over Summer McIntosh, Rachel Homan, Sophie de Goede and Camryn Rogers from 18 nominees. Gilgeous-Alexander previously won the Northern Star Award in 2023 after guiding Canada to bronze at the Basketball World Cup and securing an Olympic berth. He averaged 32.7 points, 6.4 assists and five rebounds per game, leading the Oklahoma City Thunder to a 68-14 record and the franchise's second title.
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