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Shai Gilgeous-Alexander clears up the meaning behind his viral Instagram caption, giving fans the perfect explanation for the post.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and the Oklahoma City Thunder have been an unstoppable force this season. The defending NBA champions are in the midst of an incredible 14-game winning streak and are currently 22-1 to start their title defense.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander finally explains how his viral Instagram captions come together after leading the Thunder to another big win.
Last season, if Gilgeous-Alexander went right, he was more prone to pass or continue to the hoop. If he went left, he would get to his stepback. However, chucking so many stepback 3s and splashing in such a high percentage is giving defenses fits.
SGA is scoring more points and delivering more assists per minute and per possession. He’s shooting 59.2% on 2-point shots, including 55% on midrange looks, and 41.1% on 3-point attempts, including 43.2% on pull-up triples — all of which would be career highs.
With LeBron’s streak done, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander stands as the NBA’s lone active scoring force chasing Wilt Chamberlain’s record.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander had high praise for Chet Holmgren when projecting what he thinks the big man's potential can be.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is on an incredibly hot streak. The Oklahoma City Thunder star is scoring at will with supreme efficiency. SGA and the reigning NBA champs are only getting better, which means they’re also drawing a lot more attention.