It was a rare crack by Gilgeous-Alexander. The usually stoic MVP winner seldom shows his emotions on his sleeve. Whether with MVP or free-throw merchant chants, he receives a wide range of raw emotions from fan bases. But for himself, he likes to keep it cool.

This Boston Celtics legend delivered a clear statement regarding Shai Gilgeous-Alexander before the NBA Finals.

As everybody soaked in the moment, it shouldn't be a shocker to hear ESPN's Lisa Salters announce Shai Gilgeous-Alexander as the 2025 Western Conference Finals MVP. Add that to the filled-to-the-brim trophy case.