Keeping the Oklahoma City Thunder within striking distance, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander showed out against the Brooklyn Nets with fancy moves inside the paint. It was another day in the office where the opposition had no answer for the MVP candidate.

The competition for the top spots in the NBA's Eastern and Western Conferences may not be tight races, but the same cannot be said about the NBA MVP race. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander of the Oklahoma City Thunder has occupied the top spot on the Kia NBA MVP Ladder for the majority of the regular season,

MVP front-runner Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has been labeled a free throw merchant. What other NBA players are too reliant on free throws?

After finishing fifth and second over the last two years in the MVP ballot, there's only one upgrade left for Shai Gilgeous-Alexander to make -- win the whole thing. That could happen as soon as the 2024-25 season.

Two straight top-five MVP finishes forecast good fortune for Shai Gilgeous-Alexander. The 26-year-old has knocked on the door for the prestigious award. This season might finally see Michael Jorden answer the call.

Although OKC Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is the MVP frontrunner, he knows his team has the ability to win it all — and that's most important.

One point shy of all-time greatness, LeBron James is on the verge of becoming the first NBA player to reach 50,000 combined career points. At 40 years old, the Lakers superstar continues to perform at an MVP level,

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has led the OKC Thunder to the top of the Western Conference. SGA is one of the favorites to win the MVP award this season, but former NBA player Brandon Jennings isn't convinced of the Thunder superstar's abilities.

Who are the top candidates for Defensive Player of the Year, Coach of the Year and other trophies as we hit the stretch run?

Below, we break down the odds for the top contenders, including Shai Gilgeous-Alexander. Learn more about the NBA on FOX Sports. FOX Sports created this story using technology provided by Data ...