{"id":184655,"date":"2026-03-30T08:00:44","date_gmt":"2026-03-30T12:00:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/basketball\/?p=184655"},"modified":"2026-03-30T00:02:46","modified_gmt":"2026-03-30T04:02:46","slug":"the-shai-mvp-disrespect-just-got-real","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/basketball\/2026\/03\/30\/the-shai-mvp-disrespect-just-got-real\/","title":{"rendered":"The Shai Gilgeous-Alexander MVP Disrespect Just Got Real"},"content":{"rendered":"

With a few more games left in the NBA season, it does seem that Shai Gilgeous-Alexander<\/a> has the MVP locked up for good, right? That was what most fans know at this point. Instead, SGA\u2019s MVP case gets a dent with the latest update on the KIA MVP Ladder<\/a>. And the disrespect has never been louder for the reigning MVP.<\/p>\n

In case you didn\u2019t know, SGA dropped to the second for the first time in a long while. The OKC star has been holding the top spot of the MVP ladder<\/a> for most of the season. After what has been an impressive stretch for the Thunder, most critics have him as the clear winner now. Some even say that he\u2019s worthy of becoming the first unanimous MVP since Stephen Curry<\/a> in 2016.<\/p>\n

The Shai Gilgeous-Alexander MVP Disrespect Just Got Real<\/h2>\n

Instead, Victor Wembanyama<\/a> just took over the top spot of the MVP ladder<\/a>. In the latest edition, SGA has dropped to second place, with Wembanyama now in first place for the first time. What\u2019s so funny about that is its timing. It came just a few days after the center \u201cpleaded\u201d his case to the media about the MVP.<\/p>\n

We\u2019re yet to see a very bad game from SGA, and yet somehow, he suddenly became second place in the MVP ladder.<\/p>\n

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SGA\u2019s Been Consistent For The Whole Season<\/h3>\n

If there\u2019s one thing that Gilgeous-Alexander has been able to do for the whole year, it\u2019s to stay consistent. The fact that his 20-point game streak still lives on is proof of that. In fact, SGA still remains consistent<\/a> in a loss. Before the Celtics defeated the Thunder, SGA was 13-0 since returning to action from a prolonged absence. There wasn\u2019t even a hint of a struggle from him in that loss.<\/p>\n

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We went from unanimous MVP talks for SGA to Wemby being the front runner in 2 weeks because the guy said he plays defense.<\/p>\n

NBA media is absolutely horrible at what they do.<\/p>\n

SGA is also a very good defender…<\/p>\n

— D (@SummerAweNBA) March 28, 2026<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n