Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Makes Announcement Before NBA Finals originally appeared on Athlon Sports. Oklahoma City Thunder star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander enjoyed a breakout 2024-25 season that saw him earn his first NBA Most Valuable Player award and finish as the league’s scoring champion with 32.7 points per game.

On the eve of Game 1, Gilgeous-Alexander was asked about his partnership with Presti. His meteoric rise to one of the league's best players caught most by surprise. But the Thunder have adjusted and built a superteam around him that complements his skillset.

Oklahoma City Thunder star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander doesn't believe there's a clear set of criteria to determine whether or not an NBA player qualifies as a "superstar."