According to GeniusIQ shot data, Gilgeous-Alexander ranked second behind only Sacramento's DeMar DeRozan in 2-point jump shots made (261) and attempted (495) this season. Gilgeous-Alexander's 52.7% shooting on those shots ranked second behind only Phoenix's Kevin Durant among players who attempted at least 150 2-point jumpers.

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Ten players in NBA history have won regular-season and Finals MVP honors in the same season, and only two of them are guards: Magic Johnson (1987) and Michael Jordan (1991-92, 1996, 1998).

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