Without question, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is leading the change of the guard position. They no longer solely settle for outside shots. The 2025 Most Valuable Player takes it as close to the basket as possible and is somehow efficient in doing it.

"I dreamt about (winning MVP) as a kid, but as a kid, it's a fake dream," Gilgeous-Alexander said during Wednesday's MVP acceptance speech.

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander had 34 points, eight assists and seven rebounds to help the Oklahoma City Thunder beat the Minnesota Timberwolves 124-94, win the Western Conference finals series 4-1 and advance to the NBA Finals.