Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Victor Wembanyama (Photo by Imagn Images)

Ex-NBA Star Makes Bold Pick in Victor Wembanyama vs. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander MVP Debate

Originally posted on Total Pro Sports | By Afshan Khan | Last updated Mar 14, 2026 3:59 PM ET

As the 2024-25 NBA regular season is heading towards the conclusion, the race for the MVP award is heating up. Reigning MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander continues to showcase dominating performances that bolster his case for a repeat. But don’t count out the San Antonio Spurs’ star, Victor Wembanyama, who is making waves in the MVP conversation.

While many in the league confidently predict a consecutive win for SGA, former NBA player Rashad McCants presents an interesting alternative perspective.

“Shai has never been one of my MVP favorites. I haven’t been able to give him that type of nod, even though he’s consistent. My lock is always going to be Wembanyama… The things Wembanyama is doing to catapult his team speaks a lot louder than just regular consistency.” McCants said (via The SportsRush US).

Rashad McCants says Wemby is the CLEAR MVP over Shai

“Shai has never been one of my MVP favorites. I haven’t been able to give him that type of nod, even though he’s consistent. My lock is always going to be Wembanyama… The things Wembanyama is doing to catapult his team… pic.twitter.com/HPS7XaTnQx
— NBA Base (@TheNBABase) March 14, 2026

McCants believes that Wembanyama is the obvious MVP over Gilgeous-Alexander. The debate continues—who will ultimately win this stellar title?

Where Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Victor Wembanyama Rank on the Latest NBA MVP Ladder?

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Victor Wembanyama (Photo By Imagn Images)

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, who recently roasted his teammate Jalen Williams’ outfit , is turning heads with his performance this season. In a recent game against the Boston Celtics, he put on another stellar display, playing for 39 minutes and scoring 35 points, along with nine assists and six rebounds. His efforts helped lead his team to their seventh straight win of the season.

As a result, SGA has consistently held the top spot on the NBA MVP ladder. He is currently averaging 31.8 points, 4.5 rebounds, and 6.6 assists per game. Meanwhile, Victor Wembanyama has made a significant leap, moving from fourth to second place in the latest NBA MVP ladder. Wemby now sits just behind SGA. With this strong competition between the two players, fans are eagerly anticipating who will win the NBA MVP award at the end of the season.

This article first appeared on Total Pro Sports and was syndicated with permission.

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