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Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Wins 2025-26 NBA Clutch Player Of The Year In Near-Unanimous Vote
April 21, 2026
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Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has been named the 2025-26 Kia NBA Clutch Player of the Year, capturing the Jerry West Trophy in near-unanimous fashion with 96 of 100 first-place votes. Gilgeous-Alexander edged Jamal Murray and Anthony Edwards for the honor, with Cade Cunningham and Jalen Brunson rounding out the top five. He is the fourth different winner in the award's four-year history, joining De'Aaron Fox, Stephen Curry and Brunson.
The Thunder guard led the entire NBA with 175 total clutch points and 6.5 points per game in situations where games were within five points during the final five minutes of regulation or overtime. His efficiency in critical moments was equally striking. Gilgeous-Alexander converted 60.9 percent of his two-point attempts in clutch time, going 39-of-64, while also recording an NBA-best 16 go-ahead field goals during those situations. Oklahoma City posted a 20-7 record in clutch games when Gilgeous-Alexander played, a .741 winning percentage that underscored his direct impact on close outcomes. Gilgeous-Alexander is also the betting favorite to win NBA MVP.
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