Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has clearly established himself as one of the best five players in the NBA. The Oklahoma City Thunder superstar is averaging 32.3 points, 5.1 rebounds, 6.1 assists, 1.9 steals and 1.

Once NBA pantheons like LeBron James, Kevin Durant and Stephen Curry call it quits, who fills up the power vacuum left in their exits? One candidate is Shai Gilgoeus-Alexander. The talking point has been brought up ad nauseam over the years as the James-Durant-Curry trio enters the twilight stage of their careers.

NBA season with the Oklahoma City Thunder, and his remarkable performances have earned him recognition from analysts and fellow players alike, including Phoenix Suns superstar Kevin Durant.

The 26-year-old guard has chosen to represent himself in contract negotiations, a move that has sparked discussions among NBA analysts. When asked how much agent fees played into his decision to rep himself, Gilgeous-Alexander provided a thoughtful response that highlighted his broader aspirations.

After the Oklahoma City Thunder defeated the Atlanta Hawks 135-119, All-Star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander responded to Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James’ social media post regarding the NBA’s face of the league conversation.