Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Discusses Receiving Fourth NBA All-Star Selection

Casey Halston

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Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Discusses Receiving Fourth NBA All-Star Selection

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is having an outstanding season in the NBA. His performance has solidified his position among the top contenders for the MVP award for the fourth consecutive year. He previously finished fifth, second, and won his first MVP trophy last season.

Current Season Highlights

The Oklahoma City Thunder currently lead the league with an impressive 37-8 record. Gilgeous-Alexander’s personal statistics are remarkable, with averages of:

32 points per game
4 rebounds per game
6 assists per game
Over 2 stocks (steals plus blocks) per night

He boasts shooting percentages of 55% from the field, 39.9% from three-point range, and 89% from the free-throw line. This performance places him as a strong candidate for another MVP award.

Impact of Injuries

Despite facing injuries to key players, including Jalen Williams and Isaiah Hartenstein, who have each missed over 20 games, Gilgeous-Alexander has been a consistent force. He has participated in 43 games this season, explaining, “My role doesn’t change. For them to excel at that is pretty impressive.”

All-Star Selection

On Monday, it was announced that Gilgeous-Alexander has been selected to participate in his fourth consecutive NBA All-Star game. This year marks his third selection as a starter.

“It’s an honor. I grew up watching those types of games,” he shared. “I’m living my dream out.” He expressed gratitude for the fans and his teammates who have supported his success.

All-Star Game Format

This year, the NBA All-Star game will adopt a new format featuring a showdown between Team USA and Team World. Gilgeous-Alexander will represent Team World.

“Should be very fun. The world side has some pretty impressive talents,” he noted. “It’s cool to see the game evolve globally.”