Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, the Hamilton native, scored 30 points, five assists, and four rebounds in just 30 minutes of play as the Oklahoma City Thunder defeated the Toronto Raptors 129-92. Known for his consistent performances, Gilgeous-Alexander aims to elevate his game and become a well-rounded basketball player.
TORONTO — An average night for Shai Gilgeous-Alexander still makes him one of the best players in the NBA .
"The process of getting better and adding something is the best feeling for me in any sport, in competitive sports," Gilgeous-Alexander said after the game, wearing a long, black, furry coat, large jewelled cross, and sunglasses."When it's all said and done, I want to be a basketball player with no holes in my game."Gilgeous-Alexander entered the game averaging 29.8 points, 6.5 assists and 5.5 rebounds.
"I have a routine that I try to emulate every city I go to," said Gilgeous-Alexander, who played his rookie season with the Los Angeles Clippers before being traded to Oklahoma City."That was a challenge for me early in my career, just like never travelled like that playing basketball, but I kind of got the hang of it now.The one aspect of Gilgeous-Alexander's game that was off in Toronto was his three-point shooting.
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