The tortoise and the Thunder: How patience made Shai Gilgeous-Alexander an MVP
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ESPNBy Tim MacMahon10/22/2026, 12:47:24 PM
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The Thunder GM and the two-time MVP have created a partnership that fueled OKC's rise.
Key Takeaways
- The tortoise and the Thunder: How patience made Shai Gilgeous-Alexander an MVP.
- The Thunder GM and the two-time MVP have created a partnership that fueled OKC's rise.
- The Thunder GM and the two-time MVP have created a partnership that fueled OKC's rise.
The Thunder GM and the two-time MVP have created a partnership that fueled OKC's rise.
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