NBA 2K25's January player ratings update highlights Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Victor Wembanyama, and Evan Mobley with standout boosts.
The build-up for Wednesday night's matchup between the Oklahoma City Thunder and Cleveland Cavaliers was huge. The game did not disappoint and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander had plenty to say afterwards.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is 26 years old, in the MVP conversation (again) and playing for a tight-knit team that has a chance to win a championship. His two most talented teammates, Chet Holmgren and Jalen Williams,
Adding a touch of luxury, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s outfit featured a multicolored duffle bag, a rare Louis Vuitton collaboration with Japanese artist Takashi Murakami. To complete his look, the 26-year-old accessorized with silver stacked necklaces and dark rectangular sunglasses.
Strus was a constant outside presence all game, hitting five triples, scoring 17 points and further proving how important his return is for Cleveland’s Finals chances. Strus missed the first 28 games of the season and has now returned to the lineup, where his shooting often acts as the glue between the four Cavs stars.
It’s lifted him above his bigger-market, better-marketed peers in All-Star voting, with fans gravitating toward his trench coats and slick handle alone.  And on Wednesday night, it served as an elbow from the top rope,
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However, the latest KIA NBA MVP Ladder has revealed that the Thunder superstar may be undeniable at this point. Gilgeous-Alexander leapfrogged Jokic for the top spot on the list.
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The Oklahoma City Thunder fell to the Cleveland Cavaliers on Wednesday in a game that was won on adjustments. The Cavs went to a zone defense which gave the OKC Thunder fits.