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abr 22 2026OKLAHOMA CITY. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander continues to expand his collection of NBA awards. The Oklahoma City Thunder star was named the Kia NBA Clutch Player of the Year for 2025-26, an award that recognizes the most decisive player in the final moments of close games.
The Canadian point guard edged out Anthony Edwards (Minnesota Timberwolves) and Jamal Murray (Denver Nuggets) in the final voting, cementing another elite season in the world's premier basketball league. The award comes after Shai Gilgeous-Alexander led the NBA with 175 points in clutch situations, while averaging 6.5 points per game in those high-pressure moments.
For the NBA, a clutch play is counted when the score is within five points or less during the final five minutes of the fourth quarter or in overtime. In that context, the Oklahoma City Thunder leader made his mark throughout the entire season.
The numbers fully support the award for Shai Gilgeous-Alexander. Beyond his 175 clutch points, he also added 21 assists in those scenarios. The Thunder posted a record of 20 wins and 7 losses in the clutch games he played, with a positive differential of +93 points when he was on the court during those crucial minutes.
