Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is no longer just having a great season—he’s rewriting history.
The Oklahoma City Thunder superstar continues to elevate his game to unprecedented levels, and his latest achievement has placed him in a category once dominated by one of the greatest players the sport has ever seen: Kareem Abdul-Jabbar.
A Historic Streak That Sets Him Apart
In Oklahoma City’s commanding 128-110 win over the Los Angeles Clippers, Gilgeous-Alexander delivered yet another efficient scoring performance, finishing with 20 points on 9-of-17 shooting.
That outing marked his 15th consecutive game scoring at least 20 points while shooting over 50% from the field, officially breaking a long-standing NBA record previously held by Kareem Abdul-Jabbar during the 1979-80 season.
To surpass a legend of that magnitude is no small feat—but for Gilgeous-Alexander, it’s becoming routine.
Letting His Game Do the Talking
While the MVP conversation heats up around the league—with stars like Victor Wembanyama openly making their case—Gilgeous-Alexander has taken a different approach.
He’s stayed quiet.
No bold claims. No public campaigning. Just elite, consistent basketball.
And the numbers speak volumes.
Over his last 19 games, the 27-year-old has been nothing short of sensational, averaging nearly 30 points per game alongside over seven assists, while shooting efficiently from both the field and beyond the arc. Even more impressively, he’s often done this without needing to play full games, sitting out multiple fourth quarters due to Oklahoma City’s dominance.
The Driving Force Behind a Powerhouse
Gilgeous-Alexander isn’t just putting up numbers—he’s leading a juggernaut.
The Thunder have lost just once during this recent stretch, solidifying their status as one of the league’s most dominant teams. Their consistency has placed them among a rare group of franchises to secure the best regular-season record in three consecutive years this century.
At the center of it all is SGA.
He ranks among the league leaders in scoring, efficiency, and plus-minus, showcasing his all-around impact on both ends of the floor. Whether it’s scoring in isolation, facilitating for teammates, or disrupting opposing offenses, Gilgeous-Alexander is doing it all.
MVP Favorite Strengthens His Grip
With performances like these, it’s no surprise that Gilgeous-Alexander is widely viewed as the frontrunner for the MVP award.
What sets him apart isn’t just his production—it’s his efficiency, consistency, and ability to elevate his team night after night.
Even as competition intensifies, his recent record-breaking streak serves as a powerful reminder: he’s not just part of the MVP race—he’s leading it.
A Season to Remember
Breaking a record held by Kareem Abdul-Jabbar is the kind of achievement that defines careers. For Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, it’s simply another milestone in what has been a historic campaign.
And if his current trajectory continues, this season may not just end with an MVP trophy—it could go down as one of the most dominant individual runs the NBA has seen in years.
