SGA joins NBA championship, MVP and scoring champions list
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander joined elite company in 2025, capping off a historic season by bringing Oklahoma City its first NBA title since becoming the Thunder. With the win, he’s one of a few players who have won an NBA championship, league MVP and scoring title in a single season. Who else is on the list?
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Oklahoma City Thunder (2025)
2025: 32.7 PPG, 5 RPG, 6.4 APG
Notable achievements: One-time MVP, one-time scoring champion, one-time NBA champion, three-time All-Star
Shaquille O’Neal, Los Angeles Lakers (2000)
2000: 29.7 PPG, 13.6 RPG, 3.8 APG
Notable achievements: Hall of Fame, one-time MVP, two-time scoring champion, four-time NBA champion, 15-time All-Star
Michael Jordan, Chicago Bulls (1998, 1996, 1992, 1991)
1998: 28.7 PPG, 5.8 RPG, 3.5 APG
1996: 30.4 PPG, 6.6 RPG, 4.3 APG
1992: 30.1 PPG, 6.4 RPG, 6.1 APG
1991: 31.5 PPG, 6 RPG, 5.5 APG
Notable achievements: Hall of Fame, five-time MVP, 10-time scoring champion, six-time NBA champion, 14-time All-Star
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar (known at the time as Lew Alcindor), Milwaukee Bucks (1971)
1971: 31.7 PPG, 16 RPG, 3.3 APG
Notable achievements: Hall of Fame, six-time MVP, two-time scoring championship, six-time NBA champion, 19-time All-Star
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