{
  "id": 4404902,
  "title": "NBA Analyst Thinks Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Won’t Get 3rd Straight MVP, Drags Derrick Rose’s 2011 Win",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/30/nba-analyst-thinks-shai-gilgeous-alexander-wont-get-3rd-straight-mvp",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-30T10:52:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/nba-analyst-thinks-shai-gilgeous-105200373.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "NBA analyst Brian Windhorst expressed his skepticism about Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (SGA) securing a third consecutive Most Valuable Player (MVP) award. Windhorst believes that the bar for winning a third straight MVP has become increasingly high, citing the last player to achieve this feat as Larry Bird in 1984. Windhorst pointed out that the majority of MVP debates and controversies often surround players vying for their third win. He mentioned LeBron James' case, who won two MVPs in a row in 2012 and 2013 but did not secure a third. Windhorst specifically mentioned Derrick Rose's MVP win in 2011 as a potential obstacle for SGA, suggesting that Rose's success in that season could set a high standard for SGA's third MVP bid. While several sports publications predict the Oklahoma City Thunder to be strong contenders for the 2026-27 NBA title, SGA is not among the top three favorites to win the award. ESPN ranks SGA fourth, behind Victor Wembanyama of the San Antonio Spurs, Nikola Jokic of the Denver Nuggets, and Luka Doncic of the Los Angeles Lakers. Giannis Antetokounmpo of the Miami Heat is at the top of the list.",
  "summary": "Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has already cemented his place in NBA history. He has already won an NBA title and two Most Valuable Player awards. The Oklahoma City Thunder star also joined an elite group of players who won both the MVP and Finals MVP in the same season after winning both awards in 2025. The last [...]",
  "key_points": [
    "NBA analyst Brian Windhorst doubts Shai Gilgeous-Alexander winning third straight MVP.",
    "Derrick Rose's 2011 MVP win cited as high standard for SGA's third bid.",
    "ESPN ranks Shai Gilgeous-Alexander fourth among 2026-27 NBA MVP favorites."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}