💨 Abstract

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander of the Oklahoma City Thunder and Tyrese Haliburton of the Indiana Pacers are unexpected stars of the 2025 NBA Finals. Their journeys to the top include being overlooked in college and the draft, and facing criticism, but their perseverance and improvement have led them to this stage. Gilgeous-Alexander, the league MVP, averaged 32.7

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