The 26-year-old guard has chosen to represent himself in contract negotiations, a move that has sparked discussions among NBA analysts. When asked how much agent fees played into his decision to rep himself, Gilgeous-Alexander provided a thoughtful response that highlighted his broader aspirations.

Like Ned Stark's warning about a brutal impending winter, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander pulled off his own version of the epic "Game of Thrones" line — close games are coming for the Oklahoma City Thunder.

This coming offseason, SGA will be eligible for an estimated four-year, 294.3 million super-max extension that would keep him in OKC through 2030-31.