After Daigneault received his flowers last season when he won Coach of the Year, it's Gilgeous-Alexander's turn under the national spotlight. He's likely on his way to an MVP award as his historic 30-point campaign paired with the Thunder's historic dominance is the perfect marriage to win the prestigious trophy.

While Pacers guard Tyrese Haliburton was endorsing him for MVP, Thunder head coach Mark Daigneault revealed how Shai Gilgeous-Alexander emerged into a top candidate while leading his Thunder team to title contenders. Daigneault told reporters how he observed a young Gilgeous-Alexander blossom into a star.

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