{"id":45453,"date":"2025-04-28T14:13:16","date_gmt":"2025-04-28T13:13:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/theplayoffs.news\/en\/?p=45453"},"modified":"2025-04-28T14:13:23","modified_gmt":"2025-04-28T13:13:23","slug":"dropping-25-and-30-every-single-game-has-to-mean-something-adam-lefkoe-on-why-shai-gilgeous-alexander-is-his-preference-to-win-mvp-2024-25","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/theplayoffs.news\/en\/dropping-25-and-30-every-single-game-has-to-mean-something-adam-lefkoe-on-why-shai-gilgeous-alexander-is-his-preference-to-win-mvp-2024-25\/","title":{"rendered":"&#8216;Dropping 25 and 30 Every Single Game Has To Mean Something&#8217;- Adam Lefkoe On Why Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Is His Preference To Win MVP 2024-25"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Sports analyst Adam Lefkoe revealed the reason he voted for Oklahoma City Thunder star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander to win the <a href=\"https:\/\/theplayoffs.news\/en\/nba\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"trk-cta-link\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>NBA<\/a> MVP for 2024-25 season. Lefkoe, the co-host of the The Big Podcast with Shaq, told former Los Angeles Lakers star Shaquille O&rsquo;Neal that he has voted for SGA, revealing the reason behind the same.&nbsp;<\/p><p>During the show, former NBA star Dwight Howard, Shaq and Lefkoe were discussing the potential NBA 2025 MVP. While Shaq was rooting for Denver Nuggets&rsquo; star center, Nikola Jokic, Lekoe said that he prefers the Thunder star. <\/p><p>Heaping praise on SGA, he said, <em>&ldquo;I voted for Sheay. I voted for SGA. And the reason is winning the West by that many games and being the guy that&rsquo;s dropping 25 and 30 every single night has to mean something.&rdquo;<\/em> Notably, SGA is one of the three finalists for this year&rsquo;s MVP Award, along with the Joker, and Milwaukee Bucks&rsquo; Giannis Antetokounmpo. <\/p><figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"500\" data-dnt=\"true\"><p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Lefkoe explains why he voted for Shai Gilgeous-Alexander for MVP &#128064;<br><br>Download the DraftKings Sportsbook app and sign up using promo code BIGPOD &ndash; the crown is yours. <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/BTYfudnMlp\" class=\"trk-cta-link\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>pic.twitter.com\/BTYfudnMlp<\/a><\/p>&mdash; The Big Podcast (@bigpodwithshaq) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/bigpodwithshaq\/status\/1916549295920365809?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" class=\"trk-cta-link\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>April 27, 2025<\/a><\/blockquote><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>\n<\/div><\/figure><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why is Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Favorite For Winning MVP Award 2025?&nbsp;<\/h2><p>Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, who finished runner-up for the 2023-24 MVP Award, was leading the charts right from the beginning. While Nikola Jokic gave him a tough competition, it was SGA, who emerged on the top, and is favorite to take the trophy home. The Toronto-born was dominant all season and led his side to more wins than other teams. The Thunder topped the Western Conference with a staggering record of 68 wins and 14 losses.&nbsp;<\/p><p><strong>Also Read:<a href=\"https:\/\/theplayoffs.news\/en\/shaquille-oneal-recalls-endearing-mvp-moment-with-kobe-bryant-reveals-why-black-mamba-thanked-him\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"trk-cta-link\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'> Shaquille O&rsquo;Neal Recalls Endearing MVP Moment With Kobe Bryant, Reveals Why Black Mamba Thanked Him<\/a><\/strong><\/p><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theplayoffs.news\/en\/go-betmgm-sportsbetting-us-en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" class=\"trk-cta-img\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Image\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1080\" height=\"486\" src=\"https:\/\/theplayoffs.news\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/unnamed-2-3.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-43535\" style=\"width:602px;height:auto\"><\/a><\/figure><p>The star point guard was indeed the biggest reason OKC won, and recorded a historic season. While he has slimmest of edges over Jokic, who is often regarded as one of the finest players in the game, Gilgeous-Alexander finished the season as the leading scorer in the league.&nbsp;<\/p><p>Apart from it, he finished the season with 51.9% in field goal percentage, he has 89.8% in field throws. He sits second on the list of steals, making a strong case for one of the All-Defensive teams. <\/p><p>SGA was a strong candidate last year and has followed it with a better season this year. He has made an impact on the floor and made his way up in the standings.&nbsp;In addition, he is highly likely to be adjudged the NBA MVP 2025 with favorable odds of +175 on <a href=\"https:\/\/theplayoffs.news\/en\/go-BetMGM\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" class=\"trk-cta-link\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>BetMGM<\/a>, whereas the Joker has odds of +5000. <\/p><p>Also Read: <a href=\"https:\/\/theplayoffs.news\/en\/lebron-james-reaction-after-game-4-loss\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"trk-cta-link\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>LeBron James Disgusted: &ldquo;The Hand Is Part of the Ball, That&rsquo;s What They Say&rdquo;<\/a><\/p>\n<div class=\"mm-layout mm-layout-type-post mm-layout-slot4\">\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is one of the three finalists for NBA MVP Award 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