Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has been named the 2025-26 NBA Clutch Player of the Year, following a standout season where he led with 175 total clutch points and 6.5 points per game in critical moments. The league lauded his 16 go-ahead field goals during clutch situations. As the regular season concluded, Gilgeous-Alexander emerged as the frontrunner for the MVP award, bolstering his credentials with 25 points in Sunday’s Game 1 win over the Suns.