[From OKC beat writer Brandon Rahbar](https://twitter.com/brandonrahbar/status/1632847948496134145?s=46&t=hc5NrTRIWu5hhJBvuuWS9g)
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is the NBA’s #5 leading scorer.
Now check out SGA’s ranks in these defense/hustle stats:
\#1 in deflections
\#1 in loose balls recovered
\#5 in steals
\#1 guard in blocks
\#1 guard in stocks (steals + blocks)
\#2 guard in contested 3s
Two way star.
by AashyLarry
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Others have probably made this comparison, I never connected it, but those rankings sound a lot like prime DWade
I said earlier in the year that he was clearly a better defender than Steph and people acting like I was insane. People on here don’t watch games.
“He is I and I am him”
FT merchant statpadding on a bad team
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/s
Random thing but I love how every Thunder fan swarms any Shai/Dort/Jaylin Williams post with a bunch of awards every freaking time
Never saw stocks before.
Best trade in Thunder History
I like to call him Shai Gorgeous Alexander
MIP
All without spamming a bunch of threes. It’s very impressive
Shai Gilgamesh Alexander
Love to see it. More elite players taking defence seriously can be a positive for the game.
I understand that the signing Kawhi was entirely contingent on trading for PG so it would have been impossible to have both on the same team, but i still can’t help thinking about how ridiculous those two would be next to each other especially considering how Kawhi looks when he is able to be on the court and catch his rhythm.
I would say the only true issue I have with casuals/nephews is that they generally have zero appreciation for how hard it is to excel so greatly at both ends, especially as a modern guard.
Okay, now I can see why Raptor fans dream about bringing him here Lmaoo
Betting him to have either 2+ steals or over 1.5 steals/blocks has been very rewarding for me this year
Clipper fans are punching the air right now.
SGA is insane, and also fun to watch. Really hoping OKC can put together a team this guy can lead to contention
They gotta change the name of two-way contracts
1st team
All nba imo
MITGilgeous-Alexander
One of the most underrated trades ever. I have no clue how they saw his talent in LA.
damn. what if it was kawhi and Shai instead of pg
I am experiencing the same thing with Shai that I experienced with Giannis. Wanted him on my team for a long time. I’ve accepted that it’s not going to happen. I want to see him thrive now.
I hope the next 5 years we see the rise of SGA and I hope OKC gives him what he needs.
Shai Gilgic-Alexandervic would be MVP.
Watched him play against Sacramento. Although OKC lost, he had around 40 pts. He was unstoppable.
SGA is someone you build a franchise around. It’ll never happen but could you imagine a world where SGA is playing next AD or a Giannis type of 2 way big? Incredible player and he’s still getting better.
Side note: 31.1 ppg being 5th in the league at this point is ridiculous
That boy special
I like to think Shai made the jump cause I always made him my franchise centerpiece in 2K.
Your welcome OKC