who won nba mvp 2025

The NBA MVP for the 2024-25 season was won by Shai Gilgeous-Alexander of the Oklahoma City Thunder. He secured the award over finalists Nikola Jokić and Giannis Antetokounmpo, marking his first MVP title. Gilgeous-Alexander led the league in scoring with 32.7 points per game and helped lead the Thunder to the best record in the NBA at 68-14. He received 71 out of 100 first-place votes from a global media panel, surpassing Jokić who was aiming for his fourth MVP award