Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is on track to win his first MVP award this season, currently favored with odds of -4000. He is averaging 32.7 points, 6.4 assists, five rebounds, and 1.7 steals per game while shooting 51.9% from the field, 37.5% from three-point range, and 89.8% from the free-throw line.

After the Los Angeles Lakers' loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder, LeBron James and reporters were informed of Shai Gilgeous-Alexander's bold message to his teammates ahead of the game. One key trait an MVP must demonstrate on the court is leadership.

The Lakers not only secured the victory on Sunday but also managed to keep the Thunder’s MVP candidate in check.