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Shai Gilgeous-Alexander makes TIME's 2026 most influential list

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Last updated Jun 9, 2026

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander makes TIME's 2026 most influential list
Summary

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has been recognized in TIME's 100 Most Influential People in Sports for 2026. The Oklahoma City Thunder guard is listed among the 'Titans' category, highlighting his impact in basketball. Gilgeous-Alexander earned back-to-back NBA MVP awards, averaging 32.7 points and 31.4 points per game in the last two seasons, contributing significantly to the Thunder's success and their return to the Western Conference Finals. He has been named to the first-team All-NBA honors for four consecutive years, solidifying his position as a leading player in the league.

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  • •Gilgeous-Alexander is listed among the 'Titans' in TIME's 2026 list.
  • •He is a two-time NBA MVP, averaging over 30 points for four straight seasons.
  • •His 55% field goal percentage this season is a career-high.
  • •He led the Oklahoma City Thunder back to the Western Conference Finals.
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TIME released its 100 most influential sports figures of 2026, and former Kentucky Wildcat Shai Gilgeous-Alexander made the list.

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