Breaking News: Five-Time NBA Trophy Winner and Purdue Basketball Star Zach Edey Continues to Lead the 2025 NBA Trophy Race
In what can only be described as a legendary run for one of basketball’s most dominant big men, Zach Edey, the former Purdue Boilermaker standout and now five-time NBA trophy winner, continues to lead the 2025 NBA Trophy race. With the regular season nearing its end, Edey is not just a front-runner for the MVP—he’s the undisputed face of the league’s new era.
Standing at 7’4” and known for his remarkable blend of size, skill, and intelligence, Edey has taken the NBA by storm since entering the league. But this season, even by his lofty standards, has been something special. Playing for the Toronto Raptors—a storybook fit for the Canadian-born superstar—Edey is averaging 30.2 points, 14.1 rebounds, 3.5 blocks, and 5.3 assists per game, all while shooting over 60% from the field.
What makes his performance even more awe-inspiring is his ability to anchor both ends of the floor. His defensive presence has turned the Raptors into one of the league’s stingiest units, and his expanded offensive game, which now includes a reliable mid-range jumper and improved passing vision, has made him virtually unguardable.
Edey’s impact transcends stats. He’s led the Raptors to the best record in the Eastern Conference, and perhaps more importantly, has revitalized basketball in Canada. Packed arenas, national television broadcasts, and a wave of young Canadian talent cite him as their inspiration. It’s no longer just “We The North”—it’s “We The Edey Era.”
Analysts across the NBA have taken notice. Hall of Famer Shaquille O’Neal recently stated on TNT’s Inside the NBA, “Zach Edey is what happens when old-school dominance meets modern-day versatility. He’s the most unstoppable big man since me—and I don’t say that lightly.”
Edey already has five major NBA trophies under his belt: two MVPs, one Defensive Player of the Year, one NBA Championship, and one Finals MVP. Now, he’s in line to become the first player since LeBron James to potentially sweep all major individual awards in a single season.
But true to his humble Purdue roots, Edey remains grounded.
“I’m just focused on getting better every day, helping my team win, and representing Canada and Purdue the right way,” Edey said in a recent postgame interview. “Individual awards are nice, but winning with my teammates—that’s what drives me.”
Purdue fans continue to follow his career with immense pride, remembering how Edey carried the Boilermakers to a historic Final Four run and earned back-to-back Naismith Player of the Year honors before making the leap to the NBA.
With only a few weeks left in the regular season and the playoffs looming, all eyes are on Zach Edey. Whether he wins a third MVP or leads Toronto to another championship, one thing is clear: Zach Edey isn’t just leading the 2025 NBA Trophy race—he’s shaping the future of basketball.
