Shai Gilgeous-Alexander set new records as the Oklahoma City Thunder marched towards victory, securing a spot in the finals against the Minnesota Timberwolves in the Western Conference finals. Putting up an MVP-level performance, Alexander, with his impressive score in Game 7, strengthens his case for the MVP award of the season. After the match, through his post on Instagram, the player garners the appreciation of his fans for an extraordinary performance throughout the season.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander solidified the run for MVP title, becomes the second player after Kevin Durant to score 35+ in a Game 7Being the fan favorite throughout the season, the Oklahoma City Thunder managed to defeat the Denver Nuggets in the 7-game-long semis of the Western Conference. The lime-light of the semis has been captured by the Thunder’s Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, who went on to score 35 points, the only player after Kevin Durant to do so in a Game 7. Along with this, the player added to his name 4 assists, 3 rebounds and 3 steals in the same match itself. Apart from the record set in a Game 7, Alexander is ranked 5th in having most number of playoff games with 35+ points and 0 TOVs.
With all these stats, the player has strengthened his case for securing the award of the Most Valuable Player in the NBA for the current year. Right after the semis, the player took to Instagram to post a series of pictures from the stadium as well as his semis performance, shutting down the debate for the MVP. He wrote, “They thought I was whyling when I was smiling”
The fans were quick enough to respond to the post while showing him their support for an MVP run. One of the users wrote, “nah mvp him rn”
Another user wrote, “THEY THOUGHT WRONG MY KING. THEY THOUGHT WRONG”
“We can't get enough!! Let's go!!!”
One of the users even tagged the commissioner of NBA Adam Silver while advocating the much deserved honor for the player, “WHERE IS HIS TROPHY??? @adamsilvernba @nba YOU BETTER BE SPIT SHINNING IT RN BOY!!!!”
Also read: Nikola Jokic's offseason plans revealed after Nuggets fall to Thunder in Game 7 against Oklahoma City Thunder
The Thunder are now set to face the Minnesota Timberwolves, who have also put up a decent performance throughout the season. The match-up will be interesting as SGA will be facing his cousin, Nickeil Alexander-Walker in the finals.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander solidified the run for MVP title, becomes the second player after Kevin Durant to score 35+ in a Game 7Being the fan favorite throughout the season, the Oklahoma City Thunder managed to defeat the Denver Nuggets in the 7-game-long semis of the Western Conference. The lime-light of the semis has been captured by the Thunder’s Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, who went on to score 35 points, the only player after Kevin Durant to do so in a Game 7. Along with this, the player added to his name 4 assists, 3 rebounds and 3 steals in the same match itself. Apart from the record set in a Game 7, Alexander is ranked 5th in having most number of playoff games with 35+ points and 0 TOVs.
With all these stats, the player has strengthened his case for securing the award of the Most Valuable Player in the NBA for the current year. Right after the semis, the player took to Instagram to post a series of pictures from the stadium as well as his semis performance, shutting down the debate for the MVP. He wrote, “They thought I was whyling when I was smiling”
https://www.instagram.com/p/DJ0TgRzRAzO/ https://www.instagram.com/p/DJ0TgRzRAzO/
The fans were quick enough to respond to the post while showing him their support for an MVP run. One of the users wrote, “nah mvp him rn”
Another user wrote, “THEY THOUGHT WRONG MY KING. THEY THOUGHT WRONG”
“We can't get enough!! Let's go!!!”
One of the users even tagged the commissioner of NBA Adam Silver while advocating the much deserved honor for the player, “WHERE IS HIS TROPHY??? @adamsilvernba @nba YOU BETTER BE SPIT SHINNING IT RN BOY!!!!”
Also read: Nikola Jokic's offseason plans revealed after Nuggets fall to Thunder in Game 7 against Oklahoma City Thunder
The Thunder are now set to face the Minnesota Timberwolves, who have also put up a decent performance throughout the season. The match-up will be interesting as SGA will be facing his cousin, Nickeil Alexander-Walker in the finals.
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