OKLAHOMA CITY — Completing the longest season of his basketball life, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander finished with a flourish Sunday night. The Oklahoma City MVP and scoring champion led his team to its first NBA championship and earned the Bill Russell Finals MVP award.

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander was crowned the MVP of the NBA Finals after leading the OKC Thunder to its first championship.

Oklahoma City was led by star guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, who put together a truly special year. Gilgeous-Alexander was the NBA MVP this year, and he also earned the NBA Finals MVP honor.