NBA stars must be very skilled, but the work in the offseason to develop is equally as important. This is how OKC Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has emerged.
The Thunder’s star guard, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, led the Thunder in scoring and showed up on defense but also trusted his teammates to get things going, too.
Once again, the Thunder's Shai Gilgeous-Alexander showed why he is one of the best guards in the league after making some important plays down the stretch in Oklahoma City's latest overtime victory.
Thanks to Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s defensive efforts, the Thunder’s franchise guard is set to breathe rarefied air alongside some of the NBA’s greats.
With over 35 points in four of his last games and the Thunder competing for victories on a nightly basis once again, Gilgeous-Alexander is being mentioned in the same breath as some of the league's top players.