Thunder MVP star Shea Kyrgyz-Alexander: The secret behind the $380 million contract!

On May 22, 2025, the NBA officially announced that Thunder defender Shea Kyrgyz Alexander was elected as the NBA regular season MVP, and this decision undoubtedly shocked the entire league. With a stunning record of 68 wins, the Thunder stood out in the Western Conference, and Alexander's performance also brought the team a glory at its peak. At this time, Alexander became the third player in the history of the Thunder to win MVP - after Kevin Durant and Russell Westbrook, Thunder fans once again ushered in the rise of a peerless star.

Alexander ushered in a great opportunity in his life - signing a five-year, $380 million maximum salary contract with the Thunder. This contract not only set a new record for the amount of a single contract in NBA history, but also once again proves his importance in the team. The huge contract will push him to the ranks of the highest-paid players in the NBA, marking that the Thunder will focus on him in the coming years, further strengthening the team's roster and continuing to pursue higher honors in the Western Conference. For the Thunder, being able to lock in such an important player undoubtedly laid a solid foundation for future success, and Alexander's choice also makes people look forward to the Thunder's future. The results of the

MVP voting also brought us a lot of surprises. Nikola Jokic of the Denver Nuggets and Giannis Antetokounmpo of the Milwaukee Bucks ranked second and third respectively. As the winner of last year's MVP, Jokic still performed fully this season. Not only is he easy on the offense, he is also not at a disadvantage in defense and organization. Jokic's all-round style and basketball IQ keep him in the ranks of MVP competition. His performance, which is the mainstay of the Nuggets, once again proves his unique position in the entire league.

As for Antetokounmpo - Giannis Antetokounmpo, he is still the "unrivaled" all-around striker. Whether it is the scoring frenzy on the offensive end or the turbulent turmoil on the defensive end, Antetokounmpo's powerful body and unparalleled basketball talent give the opponent little room to deal with. Although he failed to win the MVP award in the end, he still occupies a significant position among fans and the media.

This season, LeBron James has also become a highlight of the MVP voting. Although he failed to win the MVP trophy, with his outstanding performance, James became the oldest MVP voting player in NBA history. This achievement is not only a high recognition of his career, but also once again proves that James' competitive form remains at the top level. He is not only the Lakers' scoring machine, but also the team's leader. With him, the Lakers' Western Conference competitiveness has also been greatly improved.

As the results of the MVP voting settled, the prediction of the best team also entered a stage of heated discussion. Judging from the current performance, Alexander, Jokic, Antetokounmpo, Jason Tatum and Donovan Mitchell are expected to be selected for the All-Squad. These players play an indispensable role in their respective teams. Tatum's offense and defense and Mitchell's comprehensive performance have given them a favorable position in the competition for the best team. Especially behind the success of the Boston Celtics and the Utah Jazz, Tatum and Mitchell’s contributions cannot be ignored.

James, Stephen Curry and other players may enter the second team. Although their performance is still stable, it seems to be slightly inferior to other top players. However, James and Curry are still forces that cannot be ignored in the NBA. Their performance at critical moments and their leadership in the team are enough to keep them in a huge influence at any moment.

As for Jane Harden, his performance is still commendable, especially his creativity and organizational ability on the offensive end, which has contributed tremendous strength to the team. Although Harden's form is sometimes ups and downs, he is still one of the most influential players in the league, and for the Houston Rockets, he is undoubtedly the core of both offense and defense.

Although the MVP voting results and the prediction of the best lineup have been released, there is still some controversy about the selection of these awards. First of all, the selection criteria of MVP are often affected by the team's record and the player's personal performance, which makes some players with excellent personal performance but poor record fail to get the recognition they deserve. In addition, MVP voting tends to favor players with outstanding performance and excellent record, which also leads to the performance of some players being overrated or underestimated.

Similarly, the selection of the best team is full of room for discussion. Although the performance of players such as Alexander, Jokic, and Antetokounmpo are unquestionable, players like Curry and Harden have also shown strong strength in the season, although they may not be able to enter the best team. This phenomenon exposes the subjectivity of the selection criteria, and whether to consider more personal performance or tend toward the overall team's performance is still a topic worth pondering.

In the end, the selection of these awards is not only a contest of numbers, but also an interweaving of emotions and stories. Behind every player, there are struggles and sacrifices, and behind the outcome of every game, there are unknown bitterness. For us fans, MVP is not only an affirmation of a player's skills, but also a respect for all the efforts behind him.