India, May 22 -- Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is set to be named the NBA MVP for the 2024-25 season, ESPN reported, citing sources. After the report was out, several fans claimed that the voting was rigged and three-time MVP Nikola Jokic deserved the honor. 'Worst MVP' started trending on X, platform formerly known as Twitter.

Gilgeous-Alexander averaged 32.7 points, 6.4 assists, and five rebounds per game. His first MVP award comes after he was ranked fifth in the MVP voting in 2023 and second last season.

The NBA Most Valuable Player (MVP) is determined by a panel of 100 sportswriters and broadcasters. These voters submit a ballot with their top five MVP choices, and points are awarded on a scale of 10-7-5-3-1 for first through fifth place...