The back-to-back MVP averaged 31.1 points, 6.6 assists and 1.4 steals in 2025-26, and the projections have him matching that scoring mark in 2026-27 with 6.2 assists and 1.6 steals. The gain comes in volume, as a projected 77 games (up from 68) pushes his total from 2,117 points to 2,394. His field goal percentage is projected to settle at 52.8% after last season's 55.3%, still elite for a guard alongside 88.7% free throw shooting and just 2.3 turnovers per game. With his role and Oklahoma City's supporting cast unchanged, he is about as safe as a top-three pick gets.