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"I'm very proud, I'm glad he never gave up." – Shai Gilgeous-Alexander on what he’d tell his younger self after winning the 2024-25 #KiaMVP. 🏆 This regular season, SGA averaged 32.7 points, 5.0 rebounds, 6.4 assists, 1.7 steals and 1.0 blocks, setting career highs in points, assists and blocks per game. Last night, SGA led the Thunder to a 2-0 lead over the Timberwolves in the Western Conference Finals, also becoming the first player in franchise history with five straight 30+ point games in the postseason. Game 3 of the Western Conference Finals tips off tomorrow night at 8:30pm ET on ESPN. 

“I was always encouraged to have an imagination... Running down the hallway in my childhood home… I already had the confidence to take the shot in the moment." After sending Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Finals to overtime with a game-tying shot, Tyrese Haliburton reflected on how childhood dreams helped shape his clutch mentality. It was his fourth go-ahead, game-winning, or game-tying field goal in the final 30 seconds of the fourth quarter this postseason — tying Ray Allen (2009) for the most in a single playoffs since 1998. Tyrese Haliburton imagined these moments — and now he's living them. The Pacers lead the series 1-0 against the Knicks. Game 2 of the Eastern Conference Finals tips off tomorrow at 8:00 PM ET on TNT.

“I wouldn’t be the man I am, I wouldn’t be the player I am, I wouldn’t be the father I am without you.” ❤️ Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, who was named the 2024-25 #KiaMVP, gets emotional talking about his wife, Hailey Summers, and her impact on his life. Shai and the Thunder lead the Timberwolves 1-0 in the Western Conference Finals. Game 2 tips off tonight at 8:30 PM ET on ESPN.

The 2024-25 Kia NBA Most Valuable Player is... Shai Gilgeous-Alexander! #NBAAwards | #KiaMVP

Culture on the Court and Beyond: AANHPI Voices at the NBA This AANHPI Heritage Month, we’re spotlighting colleagues whose cultural identities influence how they contribute to the NBA’s mission — on and off the court. Maya Ganesan, a senior manager in our International Strategy & Operations group, grew up balancing two cultures — something that now shapes how she engages her colleagues. Arup Sen, an associate vice president in our Basketball Strategy & Analytics team, draws from values rooted in community. Whether evaluating new rule changes or assisting others, Arup leads with a spirit of responsibility, reflecting the collaborative ethos of his experience at the NBA. Their stories remind us that culture and identity don’t just enrich the league. They’re part of what makes the NBA a global, inclusive game. Want to get in on the action? #BringYourGame: https://careers.nba.com/ #AANHPIHeritageMonth #AANHPIMonth

The 2024-25 NBA #SocialJusticeChampion is... Jrue Holiday! Holiday will receive the Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Trophy for his efforts to drive economic empowerment through philanthropy and creative capital deployment. $100K to be donated to the Jrue and Lauren Social Impact Fund (JLH fund).

The 2024-25 NBA Sportsmanship Award winner is Jrue Holiday! Holiday receives the Joe Dumars Trophy for the annual honor that recognizes the player who best represents the ideals of sportsmanship on the court. #NBAAwards

"Despite enduring difficulties and discrimination... These Pioneers laid the groundwork for all who came after them." As we celebrate the 75th Anniversary of NBA Pioneers Chuck Cooper, Nat "Sweetwater" Clifton, and Earl Lloyd breaking the color barrier as the first Black players to enter the NBA, NBA All-Stars Stephen Curry, Karl-Anthony Towns, and Jaylen Brown, as well as the Pioneers' family members, reflect on the impact, influence, and legacy of these three historic NBA figures. #NBAPioneers75

The NBA today announced that Bam Adebayo (Miami Heat), Harrison Barnes (San Antonio Spurs), Chris Boucher (Toronto Raptors), Jrue Holiday (Boston Celtics) and CJ McCollum (New Orleans Pelicans) have been selected as the five finalists for the 2024-25 NBA Social Justice Champion award. The recipient of the annual award receives the Kareem Abdul-Jabbar trophy and recognizes a current NBA player for pursuing social justice and advancing Abdul-Jabbar’s life mission to engage, empower and drive equality for individuals and groups who have been historically disadvantaged. The NBA Social Justice Champion will be announced during the NBA Playoffs and receive $100,000 from the NBA to benefit a justice focused organization of his choosing.  Learn more about the impactful work our five finalists are leading to create a more just society: https://lnkd.in/gMziwkWV

The 2025 #NBAPlayoffs presented by Google delivered its most-watched opening weekend in 25 years, averaging 4.4M viewers, up 17% vs. last year. The action continues TONIGHT on NBA TV and TNT: 7:00pm/et: MIL/IND (IND 1-0) on NBA TV 7:30pm/et: MEM/OKC (OKC 1-0) on TNT 10:00pm/et: MIN/LAL (MIN 1-0) on TNT