In a stunning display of basketball prowess, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is shattering records and redefining what it means to be an elite player in the NBA. Averaging an astonishing 31.3 points per game, SGA is not only third in league scoring but is doing it with an efficiency that has never been seen before. His shooting percentage stands at a jaw-dropping 52.4% from the field, a feat rarely achieved by guards under the pressure of relentless defenses.
But it doesn’t stop there. SGA is revolutionizing the game with his three-point shooting, hitting 36% of his attempts and a blistering 42% over the last 11 games. This is forcing opponents to rethink their defensive strategies, as they can no longer sag off him without consequence. His free throw shooting is also elite, currently at 89% for the season, and an incredible 95% in crunch time. This clutch performance has him in the MVP conversation, where he belongs.
Defensively, SGA is just as impactful, boasting 40 blocks this season—the second most by any guard—while holding opponents to a mere 27.3% shooting from beyond the arc. His ability to drive the lane is equally impressive, converting 59% of his shots on drives, ranking him third in the league. The Oklahoma City Thunder are riding a 15-game winning streak, largely thanks to SGA’s contributions, and he is proving to be a nightmare for defenses, averaging 4.3 points in clutch moments.
With a historic regularized adjusted plus-minus of +6.59, the highest at this point in a season since 1998, SGA is not just a player; he’s a game-changer. As the Thunder continue to surge towards championship contention, all eyes are on Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, the player who is not just participating in history but is actively making it. The NBA has never seen a talent quite like him, and the season is just heating up.