Sports Illustrated’s Sportsperson of the Year Awards were celebrated Tuesday night at the Wynn Las Vegas. Sports stars, SI Swimsuit models and celebrities alike came together to recognize the best in sports, on and off the field.
Reigning NBA MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander was honored as the 2025 Sportsperson of the Year.
“I just showed up every single day and did all the little things when nobody was watching,” the Thunder star guard said during his acceptance speech. “An old friend of mine told me all the little things will eventually turn into big things ... over time.
“That’s why this award is so meaningful to me.”
Also honored and in attendance were Olympian Michael Phelps (Muhammad Ali Legacy Award), women’s basketball star Breanna Stewart (Innovator of the Year with Napheesa Collier) and Mariners catcher Cal Raleigh (Breakout Star of the Year).
The honorees were presented by Sam Presti and Clayton Bennett (Sportsperson), Laila Ali (Legacy), Alexis Ohanian (Innovators) and Adam Ray (Breakout Star).
On Stage at Sportsperson of the Year Awards
Red Carpet Looks
Sports Illustrated's 2025 Awards
- Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Is Sports Illustrated’s 2025 Sportsperson of the Year
- Michael Phelps Honored With SI’s 2025 Muhammad Ali Legacy Award
- Napheesa Collier and Breanna Stewart Are SI’s 2025 Innovators of the Year
- Cal Raleigh Is SI’s 2025 Breakout Star of the Year
This article was originally published on www.si.com as SI Celebrates 2025 Sportsperson of the Year Shai Gilgeous-Alexander in Las Vegas (Photos).
