"Finally, you got it" - Shai Gilgeous-Alexander's mom lays bare true feelings after MVP triumph

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander of the OKC Thunder was named the NBA Most Valuable Player on Wednesday. SGA's mother, Charmaine Gilgeous, delivered a heartwarming message to her superstar son after he checked the MVP award off his career checklist.

In partnership with AT&T, Charmaine shared a message to the Thunder superstar after he took home his first Michael Jordan Trophy. She was one proud mom, pointing out her advice to stay focused because everything eventually works out — and it did.

"Finally, you got it," Charmaine said. "You deserve it. Like I said, 'Be you, stay focused and everything else will work out.' ... You're definitely on your way to being one of the best to ever play the game. And now? Another thing checked off your list."

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander was favored to win the MVP award after leading the Thunder to a franchise record 68 wins. He also took home this season’s scoring title after averaging a career-best 32.7 points per game.

Now, the task at hand is to bring a championship to Oklahoma City. SGA has been on a mission this season, though he had plenty of help. Jalen Williams turned into an All-Star, while Chet Holmgren provided length and defense.

Isaiah Hartenstein and Alex Caruso were welcome additions, and Lu Dort remained a rock at the heart of the Thunder’s defense.

The Thunder are just seven wins away from winning their first NBA title since 1979, when they were still the Seattle SuperSonics. Technically, the Sonics remain part of their history until an expansion team in Seattle materializes.

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Shai Gilgeous-Alexander beats Nikola Jokic to win NBA MVP

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander beats Nikola Jokic to win NBA MVP. (Photo: IMAGN)

Despite having the best statistical season of his career, Nikola Jokic was voted runner-up in this year’s MVP race. Gilgeous-Alexander received 71 of 100 first-place votes, with Jokic getting the rest. Giannis Antetokounmpo came in third with 88 third-place votes.

The top five also included Jayson Tatum and Donovan Mitchell, with LeBron James sneaking in at sixth with one fourth-place and 13 fifth-place votes. Other players who received MVP votes were Cade Cunningham, Anthony Edwards, Stephen Curry, Jalen Brunson, James Harden and Evan Mobley.

While a championship is Gilgeous-Alexander’s ultimate goal, the last regular-season MVP to win it all was Curry in 2015, when the Golden State Warriors’ dynasty began.