Having already won the NBA Most Valuable Player (MVP) award last season, beating Nikola Jokic, if Shai Gilgeous-Alexander were to snatch the MVP again this season, it would be a monumental achievement. Fans and analysts are closely examining Shai Gilgeous-Alexander's stats for the 2025-26 campaign, especially after a recent injury layoff. This season could see him unlock new offensive firepower and efficiency. The discussion extends beyond raw numbers; it's about the kind of historically efficient season that rewrites the record books. Many are noting his performance has significantly surpassed last year's MVP-caliber play, and the advanced metrics back it up.
Let's run the numbers. Through 55 games, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander's stats show him averaging 31.8 points, 6.6 assists, 4.5 rebounds, 1.4 steals, and 0.8 blocks. His shooting splits? Absolutely insane: 55.4% from the field, 38.3% from deep, and 89.5% from the charity stripe. Compare that to his 2024-25 MVP season: 32.7 points on 51.9% FG, 37.5% 3P, and 89.8% FT. The raw scoring is slightly down, potentially due to the injury, but the efficiency has significantly increased.
His True Shooting Percentage (TS%) across the 2024-25 and 2025-26 seasons is an impressive 66.4% — 95th percentile. For a guy with his usage and scoring volume, that's an exceptionally elite level of efficiency. His Free Throw Rate (FTr) across the 2024-25 and 2025-26 seasons is 46.1%, also 95th percentile, showing his exceptional ability to draw fouls and get to the free-throw line.
Before the injury sidelined him, SGA was playing exceptionally well. The Thunder were 10-1 through 11 games, with Shai averaging 33.2 points, 6.0 assists, 5.2 rebounds, 1.1 steals, and 1.1 blocks. He was shooting 52.1% from the field and 34.8% from three. Notably, his clutch-time performance stands out. He was dropping 9.3 points per game in the clutch with zero turnovers.
