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Is Thunder’s Shai Gilgeous-Alexander really ‘Jordan-esque?’ LeBron James weighs in
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Los Angeles Lakers All-Star LeBron James addressed the Michael Jordan comparisons to Oklahoma City Thunder 's Shai Gilgeous-Alexander as the defending champion guard is closing in on two consecutive MVP campaigns. As Gilgeous-Alexander's MVP race with San Antonio Spurs' Victor Wembanyama winds down in the closing weeks of the regular season, James made his pick for this year's award.
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James picked the reigning MVP to repeat , he said, per the Mind The Game podcast.
"My favorite for MVP is Shai," James said. "For him to play on the perimeter as much as he does, playing at midrange as much as he does & still be as super efficient as he is. It's Jordan-esque."
Gilgeous-Alexander was named Player of the Week on Monday, as the league's most consistent scorer continues his historic run, Lakers' LeBron James has undoubtedly noticed. Extending his streak of scoring 20+ points to 138 in a 146-111 blowout win against Jazz , SGA and the Thunder have won 17 of their last 18 games.
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Gilgeous-Alexander is averaging 31.4 points on 55.2% shooting, including 38.3% from deep, 6.5 assists, 4.4 rebounds, and 1.4 steals per game this season.
Did SGA take a subtle shot at Wemby after Thunder win?
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After Spurs All-Star Victor Wembanyama stated his case for MVP, Thunder All-Star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander said he'll let his game do the talking for him. Did Gilgeous-Alexander take a shot at Wembanyama ? SGA's wording felt as such , according to Stephen A Smith, he said, per ESPN's First Take.
"He's flossing like that, OK. In the meantime, winning, sitting up there and saying no matter what you do, Wemby, you still chasing me," Smith said. "That's what Shai is really, really saying because he has been a model of consistency throughout Wemby's run. Shai hasn't faded one bit. It's really special to watch right now."
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For many fans, Gilgeous-Alexander and the Thunder and Wembanyama and the Spurs are on a collision course destined to meet in the playoffs.
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