Shai Gilgeous-Alexander wins NBA MVP

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has been named the NBA's Most Valuable Player for the second straight year, cementing his status as the league's premier talent.

The Thunder guard's victory marks the eighth consecutive year that a non-American player has claimed the award.

Gilgeous-Alexander led Oklahoma City to the best record in the Western Conference and a berth in the conference finals against the San Antonio Spurs.

The announcement was briefly marred by controversy after NBA insider Shams Charania leaked the results early, drawing criticism from broadcast partners.