No Contest : Why Shai Gilgeous-Alexander should be the runaway favorite for MVP

With over a third of the NBA season complete, the Oklahoma City Thunder are commanding attention. At 30-5 and riding a 15-game win streak, they've emerged as a powerhouse. Leading the charge is Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (SGA), delivering an MVP-worthy campaign.

During this stretch, SGA joined elite company, becoming just the fourth guard in NBA history to average 30+ points per game during a 15-game win streak, alongside Michael Jordan, James Harden, and Steph Curry—each of whom won MVP that season.

SGA isn't merely joining the conversation; he's redefining it. With each dazzling performance, he's making one thing clear: the MVP race might already be his to lose.

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has emerged as an unstoppable offensive player for the Thunder.

It's rare to see a player so dominant be so efficient. SGA is flirting with the 50/40/90 club, shooting 52% from the field, 36% from three, and 90% from the free-throw line.

His offensive game is simply flawless. He can post up smaller guards and dominate with post moves and ball fakes. If you try to put a bigger point-of-attack defender on him, his pace and change of direction lead to blow-bys, layups, or fouls from late contests.

There is no answer for him one-on-one, and due to Thunder's shooting, teams can only help so much. The pairing has been a nightmare for opposing defenses.

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is equally as dominant on the defensive end.

Oklahoma City boasts the highest defense rating in the league, with SGA contributing significantly. He isn't hiding on the opposing team's weakest player, and teams are certainly not hunting him on a switch.

He's one of the best defenders in the league, on and off the ball. He's third in the league in steals at 2 per game and second in total blocks by guards with 40. His ability to guard and occasionally protect the rim is a massive part of what the Thunder do defensively night in and night out.

Due to his offensive excellence, his play on the other side of the ball gets overlooked, but thus far, he has a legitimate case to make an all-defensive team this year.

The Thunder face a tough challenge tonight against the Cleveland Cavaliers, who have the best record in the league and are riding a 10-game win streak. Look for SGA to bolster his MVP case with another standout performance.