Shai Gilgeous-Alexander

The reigning NBA MVP, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, can now also call himself the 2026 Clutch Player of the Year. He led the league with 175 clutch points in the final five minutes of games when the score was within five points. "To get this award, you have to help your team win games late, and what I’m about, more than anything, is winning games," said Gilgeous-Alexander.