“He’s Putting You in Jail”: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Leaves Nets Duo Astounded

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has been nothing short of phenomenal for the Oklahoma City Thunder this season and has propelled the team to an unexpectedly good start. His stats this season have even placed him in top company because only a few players in NBA history have averaged more than 30 points, 5 rebounds, and 6 assists per game in a season. Due to that, the OKC is ranked second in the tough Western Conference and is boasting a two-game winning streak.

As a result of his exceptional performances, he is one of the frontrunners for the MVP title and in the same debate as major names like Joel Embiid and Nikola Jokic. He also has a lot of his adversaries talking about him and all they have are praises.

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander earns the respect of his rivals

The Brooklyn Nets duo of Mikal Bridges and Cameron Johnson made an appearance on the Sorare NBA show where they were asked about SGA’s performance this season. Johnson stressed the fact that SGA knows how to pick and choose his angles due to which he is very difficult to guard for everyone. “I think the main thing that he is continuing to improve upon is his angles. Like he’s putting you in jail and he’s able to attack you in positions you either have to foul him or get out of the way,” he said.

Agreeing with that, Bridges added some more qualities that benefit SGA and said, “He has a lot of counters and he’s got counter to his counters. So it’s like you don’t want to give him a little pull-up in the pain because he is going to make it.” What Bridges meant to say is that whatever you try to do, whether you mimic his move or do something of your own, Gilgeous-Alexander has a counter for everything. Due to that, he can get past his opponents with ease and score big numbers every game.

His stats show how unguardable the 25-year-old guard is. He averages an amazing 32.1 points per game. His ability to score from every position on the floor, whether driving to the basket, making mid-range shots, or knocking down threes, has made him practically unstoppable.

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However, he excels not just at scoring, but also as a playmaker, averaging 6.5 assists per game. His court vision and ability to generate opportunities for his teammates have contributed significantly to the Thunder’s offensive success. So, if Shai Gilgeous-Alexander keeps up this pace, he will undoubtedly be a strong contender for MVP at the end of this season.

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