Shai Gilgeous-Alexander just earned himself a massive payday. By winning the MVP award, the Oklahoma City guard can now sign a five-year $380 million supermax extension. While he won't be able to ink the contract until after next season, his accolade this year guarantees he can make bank in 2026.

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and the OKC Thunder showed no mercy to the Minnesota Timberwolves in Game 5 of the Western Conference finals.

Even in the second half of last season, right before the All-Star break, he lauded Shai Gilgeous-Alexander alongside Anthony Edwards and claimed those two can keep the game of basketball alive after James retires. He was asked which young star he was looking forward to playing with the most in the All-Star game last year.

Alexander's teammates were publicly adamant in their support for the Oklahoma City Thunder star to be named the 2025 NBA MVP. That belief was finally validated Thursday night, when Gilgeous-Alexander received the award ahead of Game 2 of the Western Conference Finals against the Minnesota Timberwolves.