Milwaukee's Giannis Antetokounmpo rounds out the top three at +700. He didn't receive any first- or second-place votes in last season's voting but did rack up 88 third-place votes. His 30.4 ppg ranked second in the NBA in scoring last year.

According to Jalen Williams, Thunder superstar Shai Gilgeous-Alexander's game has some similarities to that of late Lakers great Kobe Bryant.

The Oklahoma City Thunder certainly couldn't have won the NBA title without NBA MVP and new NBA Finals MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander. They couldn't have won it without All-Star wing Jalen Williams ...

Dan Patrick breaks down the weekend that was in the NBA, discussing the Denver Nuggets' future with Nikola Jokic and how Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Jalen Brunson have played like stars on the big stage.

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Jalen Williams continue to be a dynamic duo for the Thunder not just on the court, but off of it as well.

Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander delivers a message regarding Jalen Williams after the team's Game 5 win in the NBA Finals.

Oklahoma City Thunder forward Jalen Williams (8), left, and guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) stand on the court after Game 5 of the Western Conference finals of the NBA basketball playoffs ...

I know the betting odds. BetMGM has Shai Gilgeous-Alexander as the heavy favorite (-600) – and for good reason. The regular-season MVP has been awesome for all but one game.

And let’s not forget: Gilgeous-Alexander is only 26. The Thunder are the youngest team in the NBA, with a core that includes 24-year-old Jalen Williams and 23-year-old Chet Holmgren.

Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2), guard Luguentz Dort (5) and forward Jalen Williams (8) walk the their bench during the second half of Game 3 of the NBA Finals basketball ...