$293M Supermax and an MVP? Is There Any Doubt Left for Shai Gilgeous-Alexander?

A Statement Win on a Statement Night

Big games define MVP races.

With the Oklahoma City Thunder and Denver Nuggets clashing in a high-stakes showdown, the spotlight was on two MVP frontrunners—Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (SGA) and Nikola Jokić.

By the end of the night, there was no question who owned the moment.

SGA dominated, dropping 40 points, 8 rebounds, 5 assists, and 3 blocks, while Jokić had 24 points, 13 rebounds, 9 assists, and 3 blocks.

More importantly? The Thunder crushed the Nuggets, 127-103.

It wasn’t just a win—it was a message.

And it might have sealed the MVP race in the process.

SGA’s Relentless Aggression—and a Fourth-Quarter Takeover

SGA came out knowing what was at stake.

He was hunting shots all night:

• 32 field goal attempts (second-most this season)
• 28 shots through three quarters (season-high)
• But struggled from three early (1-for-10 in the first three quarters)

The Nuggets dared him to shoot from deep, sagging off and giving him space—and for a while, it worked.

With three quarters in the books, SGA had 31 points on 28 shots, and OKC was clinging to a three-point lead (86-83).

Then, the fourth quarter happened.

With 9 minutes left, it was still a battle—Thunder up 94-91.

Then OKC detonated: a 33-12 run to close the game.

SGA checked back in with 6:18 left and OKC up 10 points.

Five minutes later?

• 4-for-4 from the field
• 9 points
• Lead extended to 18

By the time he buried a three over Russell Westbrook with two minutes left, the game—and maybe the MVP race—was officially over.

That final shot?

• Same defensive coverage as earlier—space given, daring him to shoot.
• This time, he drilled it.

It wasn’t just a dagger for the game.

It might have been the dagger for Jokić’s MVP chances, too.

MVP Locked In? The Numbers Say Yes

Right now, Jokić’s stats are legendary:

• 28.8 PPG, 12.9 RPG, 10.5 APG
• 57.4% FG, 43.0% 3PT, 80.9% FT
• 66.0% true shooting

The dude is putting up a triple-double with elite efficiency.

But SGA is not far behind—and winning matters:

• 32.9 PPG (league leader), 5.1 RPG, 6.2 APG, 1.8 SPG
• 52.5% FG, 37.2% 3PT, 89.9% FT
• 64.3% true shooting
• Thunder: 53-11 record (best in the NBA, 12 games ahead of Denver)

And when you break it down against elite competition?

• Jokić vs. Top 5 teams: 3-9 record, 22.7 PPG, 52.8% FG
• SGA vs. Top 5 teams: 15-3 record, 35.5 PPG, 54.4% FG

Forget narratives. Forget reputation.

SGA is putting up historic numbers while leading OKC to the best record in basketball—and he’s dominating against the best teams.

If the season ended today, SGA would be the MVP—and it wouldn’t even be close.

$293M Supermax—Already a Done Deal

MVP aside, one thing is 100% certain: SGA is getting PAID.

He already qualifies for the NBA's supermax extension, meaning he’s locked in for a 4-year, $293 million contract.

And here’s the kicker—he fired his agent recently.

Why? Because there’s nothing to negotiate.

The supermax is automatic. No drama, no back-and-forth. Just $293 million in the bag.

By doing this, SGA just saved himself around $10 million in agent fees.

Talk about a cold-blooded move.

Can SGA Pull Off the Ultimate Triple Crown?

Winning MVP is one thing.

But there’s one more step to true NBA immortality:

• MVP ✅ (likely)
• Scoring champion ✅ (likely)
• NBA Champion ❓

The last time a player won MVP, led the league in scoring, and won a championship in the same season?

Shaquille O’Neal in 2000.

That was 25 years ago.

Is SGA next?

Last year, OKC wasn’t ready—they ran into a battle-tested Dallas Mavericks squad in the second round and folded.

This year?

• SGA is better.
• Chet Holmgren is a problem.
• Jalen Williams has taken another leap.
• The team is deeper (Caruso, Hartenstein).

If OKC keeps rolling, there’s a real chance SGA could complete the Shaq Trifecta.

MVP. Scoring champ. NBA champion.

That’s a different level of greatness.

And right now? It’s all within reach.