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Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s MVP-caliber dominance is rewriting NBA history — but with three straight top-seed Thunder runs and a Finals MVP trophy, the cost is mounting. Carrying a sky-high usage rate since 2021-22, Shai’s been the engine, but injuries and fatigue demand change. Enter Ajay Mitchell and Jalen Williams — the new offensive anchors who could let Shai play smarter, off-ball, preserving his peak for the playoffs. Even during FIBA qualifiers, Shai’s experimenting with that role — and his coach confirms: he’s tougher to guard when he’s not always the ball-handler. After calling last season a “failure,” Shai’s ready to sacrifice back-to-back MVPs if it means bringing Oklahoma City another championship in 2026-27 — and he’s already adjusting his game to make it happen.

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