Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Draws Michael Jordan-Level Praise From Former MVP: 'Unbelievable to Watch'

“Offensively, this guy is getting into the heirs statistically of people like Micheal Jordan,” Nash said.

“I know that is sacrilegious to say, but look at some of these numbers. Of all-time 30-point per game scorers, he has the highest true shooting percentage, he is second in 3-point field goal percentage. 2-pointers, sixth… All the while, the fewest turnovers of anyone who’s ever scored 30 points in a season.

“That is excellence, and that is unbelievable to watch. I do not get bored of watching this guy.”

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and the Thunder are a tough team to beat. Their defense hounds opposing teams, making it difficult to score. With the way they’ve been playing as of late, OKC has a chance to repeat and win its second-straight NBA title.

Austin Rivers says Shai Gilgeous-Alexander would be the biggest star in the NBA if he were American

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander belongs in the talented pool of players born outside of the United States. Together with Nikola Jokic, Luka Doncic and Giannis Antetokounmpo, they’ve put a spotlight on international players in the NBA. However, because he’s in a small-market team, SGA doesn’t get plenty of exposure.

Austin Rivers, a former NBA player, noted that being born outside of the United States hasn’t helped his talent receive more notice. In the latest episode of “Off Guard,” Rivers said that if SGA were American, things would be different.

“He doesn’t just get on his IG live and start talking to people. Like he doesn’t tweet like Kevin Durant, you know, like if he were more active on social media, born in America, and played in a hot market, he’d be the biggest star in basketball by a landslide because he has everything,” Rivers said.

SGA has been named an All-Star, an All-NBA, a champion and an MVP. However, the focus is still away from him.