Shai Gilgeous-Alexander receives ESPY nomination for 2026 NBA Player of the Year
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 29, 2026, 7:30 PM
Last updated Jun 29, 2026
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has been nominated for the 2026 ESPY award for NBA Player of the Year. He follows up his second consecutive MVP trophy with this nomination, alongside Nikola Jokic, Victor Wembanyama, and Jalen Brunson. Gilgeous-Alexander averaged 31.1 points on 55.3% shooting, contributing to the Oklahoma City Thunder's 64-18 record in the regular season despite injuries. The awards ceremony is set for July 15, where it will be determined if he wins his second consecutive ESPY award after last summer's championship run.
- •Gilgeous-Alexander nominated for 2026 ESPY Player of the Year
- •Achieved second consecutive MVP trophy this season
- •Averaged 31.1 points, 6.6 assists, and 4.3 rebounds
- •Thunder posted an NBA-best 64-18 record
- •Awards ceremony is on July 15
- 7:30 PMYahoo Sports — Shai Gilgeous-Alexander nominated for ESPY's 2026 NBA Player of the Year award
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