In a shocking turn of events, Thunder’s Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has been named the NBA Finals MVP, despite not even making it to the playoffs this year. The 23-year-old point guard led the Thunder to an impressive 82-0 record in the regular season, only to be eliminated in the first round of the playoffs by the lowly Detroit Pistons.
When asked about his unexpected MVP win, Gilgeous-Alexander had this to say: “I may not have a championship ring, but I do have this shiny trophy, so who’s the real winner here?”
Fans and analysts alike are scratching their heads at the decision, with many wondering if the MVP voters were simply confused and thought they were voting for the regular season MVP instead. One anonymous voter even admitted, “I thought I was voting for Nikola Jokic, but then I saw Shai’s name and just went with it. Whoops!”
Despite the confusion, Gilgeous-Alexander is reveling in his newfound glory, reportedly spending his days lounging by the pool with his MVP trophy and sipping on expensive champagne. When asked about his plans for the offseason, he replied, “I think I’ll just bask in the glow of my MVP win for a while. Maybe take up knitting or something, who knows?”
In a surprising twist, Thunder’s head coach, Frank Vogel, has also been named Coach of the Year, despite the team’s lackluster playoff performance. When asked about his win, Vogel said, “I guess all those years of yelling at players and drawing up terrible plays finally paid off. Who knew?”
So there you have it, folks. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, the MVP who never played in the Finals, and Frank Vogel, the Coach of the Year with a losing record. Only in the wacky world of the NBA could such a thing happen. Stay tuned for more absurdity in the world of sports, because you never know what might happen next!
