OKC utilizes this "Gator" action (pass to someone who passes to the roller). Shai does a nice job of using eye deception to hit an open McCain for 3 in the corner.
Shai has been very active tonight as a screener, specifically off-ball.
An anonymous GM says Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is not on the same level as Evan Mobley and Jalen Green
"As much as I love Shai, he’s not quite at the same level those guys are."
(Via @chadfordinsider )
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander takes responsibility for the Thunder’s Game 7 loss to the Spurs
“I don’t think it’s on Chet. I carry a lot of the weight.”
(Via @TIME)
Jared McCain on Shai Gilgeous-Alexander playing more off the ball this season:
“For him, he’s always guarded by the best player. So when he has to take the ball up, he’s getting tired. He’s playing a lot of minutes. So having someone to relieve that pressure off of him by bringing the ball up, it allows him to use that quickness and use the stamina he has to make the move stronger or whatever it is, and get to our spots and get to our play quicker for him in the half court. And a lot of that is his conditioning as well, and he does an amazing job of that. It wears on you when you bring the ball up against their best defender, so it’s really good to have someone to relieve the pressure and bring the ball up.”
(Via @Justintohoops)