Draymond Green Weighs In on Wembanyama-Gilgeous-Alexander MVP Race

Warriors veteran provides his take on the tight battle between the Spurs and Thunder stars.

Apr. 4, 2026 at 6:22pm

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A fragmented, geometric painting depicting the competitive energy and dynamic movements of two basketball players, representing the MVP battle between Victor Wembanyama and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander.The tight MVP race between two of the NBA's rising stars has captivated the league, with their intense on-court rivalry reflected in a cubist-inspired illustration.Oklahoma City Today

Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green shared his thoughts on the heated MVP race between San Antonio Spurs center Victor Wembanyama and Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander. While Green acknowledged Wembanyama's strong case, he believes Gilgeous-Alexander still has the edge due to his consistent production throughout the season.

Why it matters

The MVP race between the two young superstars has been a major storyline in the NBA this season, with both players putting up impressive numbers and leading their teams to success. Green's perspective, as an experienced veteran, provides valuable insight into how the race is being viewed around the league.

The details

Green pointed out that Wembanyama's recent comments about the importance of defense helped increase his standing in the MVP conversation, but he still believes Gilgeous-Alexander has done enough to maintain his position as the frontrunner. The Thunder guard recently had a 47-point performance against the Pistons, further solidifying his case. Gilgeous-Alexander also subtly responded to Wembanyama's MVP plea, saying he'll let his game do the talking.

  • On April 4, 2026, Draymond Green shared his thoughts on the MVP race.
  • Shai Gilgeous-Alexander had a 47-point game against the Pistons on an unspecified date.

The players

Draymond Green

A veteran forward for the Golden State Warriors who has provided his perspective on the tight MVP race between Wembanyama and Gilgeous-Alexander.

Victor Wembanyama

The San Antonio Spurs' star center who has emerged as a leading MVP candidate this season.

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander

The Oklahoma City Thunder's All-Star guard who has been the frontrunner for the MVP award for much of the season.

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What they’re saying

“I found it interesting that when Wemby spoke out the other day, on NBA.com, he jumped to number one on the MVP ladder. The power of media. Fortunately and unfortunately, SGA has still been doing what he's doing. Like I said last episode, you have to do something to take the MVP from him.”

— Draymond Green, Golden State Warriors Forward

“Nah, I'm good. Thanks for asking, though. I'm good. I let my game do the talking.”

— Shai Gilgeous-Alexander

What’s next

The MVP race between Wembanyama and Gilgeous-Alexander is expected to continue heating up as the season winds down, with both players looking to make a final push for the award.

The takeaway

This high-profile MVP battle between two of the NBA's brightest young stars has captivated the league, with veteran voices like Draymond Green providing valuable perspective on the race. Regardless of the outcome, the future of the NBA appears to be in good hands with talents like Wembanyama and Gilgeous-Alexander leading the way.