Since his remarkable trade from the Los Angeles Clippers to the Oklahoma City Thunder, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has transformed into one of the NBA’s top players. At the age of 28, he boasts achievements that surpass many athletes’ career accomplishments: four All-Star selections, four first-team All-Pro honors, and two MVP titles.
In 2025, he led Oklahoma City to its first NBA title, earning Finals MVP in the process. This achievement demonstrated his ability to drive team success while consistently performing at a high level. Last season, Gilgeous-Alexander and the Thunder battled the San Antonio Spurs in the Western Conference Finals. They were one win short of a Finals matchup with the New York Knicks, which could have resulted in another championship victory.
In an interview with Sean Gregory from Time, Gilgeous-Alexander expressed confidence in his status as the best player. He stated, “I think I’m the best player in the NBA. I think the production that I have night in and night out is best-player-in-the-NBA production. I think the efficiency that I do it at is best-player-in-the-NBA efficiency.” He highlighted his continuous winning efforts as a testament to his superiority in the league.
Gilgeous-Alexander not only holds a place in the NBA record books but also continues adding notable feats. He broke Wilt Chamberlain’s long-standing record for consecutive games scoring 20 or more points, achieving 127 straight with a standout 35-point game against the Celtics. He averaged 32.5 points on 53.5% shooting during the streak and notched five 50-point games, including a career-best 55. The Thunder maintained a strong run with a 103-24 record in this period.
During the last season, Gilgeous-Alexander averaged 31.1 points per game, along with personal record 6.6 assists. He also contributed 4.3 rebounds and 1.4 steals per game, with shooting percentages of 55.3% from the field, 38.6% from three-point range, and 87.9% from the free-throw line.
His scoring prowess, marked by elite efficiency, encompasses diverse skill sets: frequenting the rim, drawing fouls, and excelling with one of the premier pull-up jumpers in the sport. His abilities show no decline, and with talents like Chet Holmgren and Jalen Williams emerging alongside him, the Thunder remain solid contenders for future championships.
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