NBA Star Achieves Legendary Milestone Last Seen with Michael Jordan 40 Years Ago

One of the NBA’s best players in recent years has just achieved a milestone that was untouched by Michael Jordan for the last 40 years.

There are constant arguments about who the best player in the NBA currently is. Although LeBron James is still a dominant voice in the GOAT debate, most people believe that he’s still the best player in the league. But other stars such as reigning MVP Nikola Jokic, Boston Celtics sensation Jayson Tatum, and Oklahoma City Thunder sensation Shai Gilgeous-Alexander are also in the running. Meanwhile, Michael Jordan recently found out that one of his longstanding records was just equaled.

As teams try to put their best foot forward and make it to their final destination: the playoffs. One team that has suddenly found themselves in the championship discussion is the Thunder. Head of the Western Conference, Oklahoma City is looking to make a deep playoff push with aspirations of bringing the title back to the Sooner State.

At the center of the Thunder’s success is Gilgeous-Alexander, one of the best athletes in the league. His impressive performances this season have made him a top contender for the MVP award. Now, he has done something that few people thought possible, one of the few records Michael Jordan once had to himself.

Gilgeous-Alexander is only the second player in the last 40 years to have scored 30 or more points in 40 or more games in three straight seasons. This season, he’s averaging 32.9 points per game, which tops the league. With this feat, Shai is cementing his status as one of the players who are set to make history in the NBA.

Gilgeous-Alexander’s statistics in the last three seasons

Being last year’s MVP award runner-up, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander recorded fantastic numbers throughout his three recent seasons in the NBA. During the regular season for the Oklahoma City Thunder, he has played an average of 31.4 points a game in 2023, 30.1 in 2024, and presently averages 32.9 points this season in 2025.

As far as his postseason play goes, Gilgeous-Alexander averaged 30.2 points per game during the 2024 playoffs, guiding the Thunder through 10 games. With the possibility of taking his team deeper into the playoffs in the years to come, the Thunder superstar is ready for even better numbers in the future seasons.