Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Delivers Another Dominant Performance for Western Conference-Leading Thunder

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander recently poured in 33 points (13-19 FG, 3-4 3Pt, 4-5 FT), along with seven assists, four rebounds, and two steals in just 29 minutes during a 109-96 win over the Hornets. As the driving force behind the Oklahoma City Thunder, he led them to the best record in the Western Conference (57-25) in 2023-24 and finished as the MVP runner-up, after placing fifth the previous season. Gilgeous-Alexander achieved career highs in assists (6.2), steals (2.0), and field-goal percentage (53.5%) in 2023-24, also leading the league in total steals (150) and made free throws (567). He has been a top-four fantasy player for two consecutive years. Despite the Thunder's Western Conference Finals loss to Dallas, the team is on an upward trajectory, having traded Josh Giddey for Alex Caruso and added Isaiah Hartenstein. SGA's breakout 2022-23 season earned him an All-NBA First Team selection, averaging 31.4 points, 5.5 assists, and 4.8 rebounds, focusing on efficient paint scoring and drawing a career-high 10.9 free-throw attempts per game. Drafted 11th overall in 2018, the 6-foot-6 guard has developed into an elite two-way player, consistently being the Thunder's unquestioned No. 1 option.