Oklahoma City Thunder: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Wins WCF MVP to Advance to the NBA Finals

After the game, the Thunder celebrated their win on their way to the NBA Finals. The Western Conference finals MVP was awarded to Gilgeous-Alexander for his impressive outing through five games.

“It’s a really good feeling,” SGA said. “It’s the stuff you dream about as a kid.

He thanked the fans for sticking with the organization through the dark times during his first few years. Secondly, he gave a shoutout to his teammates for helping him in the playoff run.

“I want to thank my teammates. Without them, I’m nothing. Clear as day. I don’t have 124 points by myself. I love these guys to death.

However, SGA knows that there’s still more work the Thunder should do before they can get comfortable.

“This is the step in the right direction but we have a lot more work to do, we know that and that’s what we’re focused on.”

The Oklahoma City Thunder is the first team to advance to the Finals. They’ll have to wait to see which team, between the Indiana Pacers and New York Knicks, will win the Eastern Conference finals.

Oklahoma City Thunder head coach and general manager share a moment after Game 5’s win

It’s been a long time since the Oklahoma City Thunder emerged as the best team in the Western Conference. The last time was in 2012, with a young core of Kevin Durant, Russell Westbrook and James Harden. Since then, the organization has tried its best to build a competitive squad.

After the victory, head coach Mark Daigneault and Executive Vice President & General Manager Sam Presti shared an embrace.

This is the Oklahoma City Thunder’s fifth appearance in the conference finals and the second time they’ve won the title.