The young core of the Oklahoma City Thunder continued to defy the odds as they moved a step closer to the postseason on Wednesday. The Play-In thriller against the New Orleans Pelicans brought the best out of the Thunder stars as NBA veterans and legends continue to show their appreciation. A season that started with minimal hopes has turned into a memorable one for the city of Oklahoma. Led by Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, the Thunder are just one win away from securing a playoff spot.
After overcoming the New Orleans Pelicans in the final few minutes, young star Josh Giddey conveyed his mindset on Twitter. The OKC Thunder will now face the Minnesota Timberwolves for a do-or-die game on Friday.?
Draymond Green, KG, Kyle Kuzma, and other NBA stars react to OKC’s young excellence
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Amid the tight competition in the Western Conference, the Thunder have put on a show to keep their playoffs dream alive. Yet again today, Gilgeous-Alexander proved his worth with a 32-point masterpiece out of which 17 points were from the third quarter alone to turn the game around. Watching Gilgeous-Alexander’s hustle throughout the season, the NBA world took time to credit the 24-year-old.?
Warriors forward Draymond Green mentioned in his Twitter “Tough Shai” after the youngster came up clutch in the final quarter. Boston Celtics legend, Kevin Garnett tweeted, “It?s time! @shaiglalex about to get that stage he been asking for. I think he?s ready too”.?
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Joining his former teammate, Kendrick Perkins mentioned, “SGA is something SPECIAL? and that?s exactly why he got my vote for All-NBA 1st Team!!! That was an Impressive Win on the road for the young talented Thunder team!!! “?
Tough Shai!!!
— Draymond Green (@Money23Green) April 13, 2023
It’s time! @shaiglalex about to get that stage he been asking for. I think he’s ready too… ASAP Shai!
— Kevin Garnett (@KevinGarnett5KG) April 13, 2023
SGA is something SPECIAL… and that’s exactly why he got my vote for All-NBA 1st Team!!! That was an Impressive Win on the road for the young talented Thunder team!!! Carry the hell on…
— Kendrick Perkins (@KendrickPerkins) April 13, 2023
Though Kyle Kuzma and the Wizards could not make it to the postseason, the 2020 champion continues to credit players. Kuzma tweeted, “SGA certified killa”.?However, Josh Giddey stole the show today with his performance as well as with his tweet following the win.?
SGA certified killa 👊🏽
— kuz (@kylekuzma) April 13, 2023
Fans show love after Josh Giddey’s three-word tweet
SGA was not the only star on the court today. 20-year-old Josh Giddey dropped 31 points, 10 assists, and 9 rebounds, one board short of a triple-double. The 6’8 guard was all over the court today. A mid-game scuffle with Pelicans guard Josh Richardson fueled the youngster to get the job done. Giddey mentioned in his Twitter, “Survive and advance” as OKC look ready for their game against the T-Wolves on Friday. Here are some of the fans’ reactions to Giddey’s tweet:
bro quietly dropping a 31 point near triple double in a win or go home game
— Double H (@DoubleH_YT) April 13, 2023
GIDDEY UP!
— Steve Ascher (@StevenAscher) April 13, 2023
Well said
— Rafy ⚡️🐆 (@RafySZN) April 13, 2023
https://twitter.com/LucasDunning7/status/1646372973354393600?s=20
Love this Thunder team, man. Loved the shit talk too.
— Hrogthar (@Hrogtharr) April 13, 2023
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You goated young king
— Salley Mitchell (@SalleyBMitchell) April 13, 2023
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