The Oklahoma City Thunder enter the 2025-26 season as the defending NBA champions, coming off a historic 68-win campaign that culminated in their first title since relocating to Oklahoma City. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, fresh off capturing MVP, Finals MVP, and the scoring title in the same season, stands as the cornerstone of a championship-caliber roster built for sustained success. As we look ahead to the upcoming season, here are three bold predictions for what Shai Gilgeous-Alexander could accomplish in his quest to lead the Thunder to back-to-back championships. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Will Average a Career-High in Triple-DoublesWhile Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has only recorded two triple-doubles in his NBA career, both coming during his earlier years with the Thunder, the stage is set for a significant leap in this statistical category during the 2025-26 season. Last season, Gilgeous-Alexander averaged career-highs with 32.7 points and 6.4 assists while maintaining 5.0 rebounds per game.