John Calipari Compares Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Derrick Rose as NBA MVPs Boast 'Same DNA'

John Calipari compares Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Derrick Rose as NBA MVPs boast 'same DNA'

Gilgeous-Alexander became Calipari's second former player to win the MVP award

What would a finals MVP do for Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s legacy?

Ric Bucher breaks down what winning a Finals MVP would mean for Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s legacy. He explains how a championship and MVP honor could elevate SGA into the conversation among the NBA’s elite and redefine his career trajectory.

Thunder Notes: SGA, Williams, Wiggins, Finals MVP

Heroic NBA Finals performances from Thunder All-Stars Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Jalen Williams have brought Oklahoma City to the brink of its first franchise since leaving Seattle, writes Michael Grange of Sportsnet.ca. With MVP Gilgeous-Alexander still just 26 and Williams merely 24, the future is bright for this young Thunder squad. Grange notes that Gilgeous-Alexander became the first player in NBA history to compile at least 31 points, 10 …