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Shai Gilgeous-Alexander leads with 47 points oklahoma city thunder Won 114-110 against detroit pistons in overtime on Monday, which reignited the ongoing MVP conversation during his postgame media interviews.

However, the reigning MVP wanted no part of it. As for Gilgeous-Alexander, it’s not up to him to voice his opinion on why he should win the MVP award in consecutive NBA seasons.

When asked by a reporter to make the case for himself, SGA responded:

“No, I’m good. However, thanks for asking. But yes, I’m good. I’ll let my game talk.”

As far as the MVP conversation is concerned, Gilgeous-Alexander says the debate between fans and analysts is good for the association.

“It’s good for the league. I think it’s a good conversation,” he said.

“It gives people something to talk about. There are a lot of good players in this league. There are a lot of people in the conversation.”

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander when asked about the MVP debate: “It’s good for the league. I think it’s a good conversation.

It gives people something to talk about. There are a lot of good players in this league. Lots of people in conversation” pic.twitter.com/gF4s2KrgpN

-Joshua Peacock (@Joe_Sway) 31 March 2026

The OKC Thunder big man will still face stiff competition for the award, however, as San Antonio Spurs forward Victor Wembanyama is considered to be in the top running for this season’s Most Valuable Player.

But judging by her latest comments, it appears Shai Gilgeous-Alexander isn’t upset with her competition. He scored 11 consecutive points before draining the game-winning 3-pointer due to an offensive foul with 4.3 seconds remaining in regulation.

He went 12 of 19 from the floor, 2 of 3 from deep and 21 of 25 from the free-throw line. Meanwhile, teammate Ajay Mitchell finished with 14 points, while Chet Holmgren added 13 points, nine rebounds, two steals and two blocks.

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De’Aaron Fox spent the first seven and a half years of his NBA career with the Sacramento Kings. 13 months after being traded to the San Antonio Spurs, there’s no doubt where the two-time All-Star’s attention lies, including when he returns to his former home.

“No, it’s just another game to me,” Fox said. “We’re worried about us. We’re worried about trying to win a championship.”

Fox’s tenure in Sacramento included two of the franchise’s best seasons in the last 20 years. The 2022–2023 team won the division championship with 48 wins. The following year, the Kings won 46. It was the organization’s most successful season since a 50-win campaign in 2004–05.

Fox reiterated, “Obviously, it’s nice to be back here because I get a chance to meet people I’ve seen for years. But, other than that, when we get between those lines, it’s a normal game.”

De’Aaron Fox comments on current Kings

Things are a lot different in Sacramento than they were in February of 2024, when a trade sent Fox to San Antonio. Kings star Domantas Sabonis is out the remainder of the season after undergoing meniscus surgery. Russell Westbrook, who started 51-18 in his most recent contest, a 132-104 loss to the Spurs, is now a key rotational player.

“I mean, obviously, the personnel and everything has changed, but I don’t see them any more than any other team,” Fox said.

At 18–52, the Kings have the worst record in the West after the loss to the Spurs. It’s a spot these Spurs are somewhat familiar with. Two years ago, they finished 22-60 with rookie Victor Vembanyama. Although Fox was still in Sacramento at the time, it’s a reality he sees through the eyes of his current and former teammates.

“In the rebuilding phase, I think the young guys (Kings) are playing well,” Fox said. “You want to be able to see it because, looking at where we were last year, the young guys are playing well.”

De’Aaron Fox reflects on the rise of the Spurs

The former Kentucky star played just over a month with the Spurs last season and played just five games with Wembley during that span. Two weeks after the Foxes arrived in San Antonio, Wembanyama was shut down for the remainder of the regular season due to a blood clot in his right shoulder. Less than a month later, the team decided to sideline Fox for the remainder of the year, dealing with a finger injury since training camp.

Through it all, the Spurs improved by 12 wins from the previous season.

“You get that experience, you get those reps, and then you come in the next season, try to hit the ground running,” the 28-year-old guard said.

With 19 points per game this season, Fox is second to Wembley among team scoring leaders and earned his second trip to the All-Star Game. Like the Kings, he is proving to be a major factor in the Spurs’ return to winning ways.