The NBA MVP award for the 2024-2025 season was announced on Wednesday, May 21, 2025, at 7 p.m. ET on TNT. This announcement was made just prior to Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Finals between the New York Knicks and Indiana Pacers. The finalists for the MVP were Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Nikola Jokić, and Giannis Antetokounmpo, with Shai Gilgeous-Alexander expected and ultimately named the winner for leading the Oklahoma City Thunder to a franchise-best 68 wins and achieving several personal career bests this season.
In general, the NBA MVP is typically announced during the playoffs, often around the beginning of the second round, but the exact timing can vary. The award is usually revealed before a home playoff game if the MVP's team is still competing.
