Things have been going very well for Shai Gilgeous-Alexander of the Oklahoma City Thunder this season and he received more good news on Thursday.
It was announced that Gilgeous-Alexander would be a starter in next month’s All-Star Game, a huge privilege that underlines his importance in the league.
Speaking to the press about this accomplishment, the Thunder star said it is “an honor to know that my hard work is paying off.”
He thanked his coaches and teammates for the opportunity to shine brightly this year and looks ready to represent the league in next month’s game.
“It’s an honor to know that all my hard work is paying off.”
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Gilgeous-Alexander deserves every bit of praise he is receiving in 2024-25.
He is averaging 32.0 points, 5.3 rebounds, and 6.1 assists per game with a field goal percentage of 52.9 percent.
Gilgeous-Alexander has been playing lights-out basketball since the start of the season and is leading the best team in the West to new heights.
He is the face of the Thunder and, to many, the future of the NBA.
It only makes sense that he is now an All-Star starter too.
Gilgeous-Alexander might not only be an All-Star starter this year, but he may also be MVP.
He is now the frontrunner to be named Most Valuable Player and if he continues to post these huge numbers, he might win that prize in a few months.
If Gilgeous-Alexander wins MVP, he will be the first Canadian to earn that distinction since Steve Nash.
This will be further proof of how far he’s come and how impactful he is.
Gilgeous-Alexander is having his best season yet, and he is rightfully being talked about in every corner of the basketball world.
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