Oklahoma City Thunder Star Point Guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Shares The Secret Behind His Success

TOI Sports Desk / TIMESOFINDIA.COM / Feb 6, 2025, 18:25 IST

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Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, the Oklahoma City Thunder's point guard, continues his impressive streak with another 50-point game against the Phoenix Suns, highlighting his philosophy of enjoying the game to excel. This victory bolsters Oklahoma's top position in the NBA Western Conference with a 40-9 record, just behind the Eastern leaders, Cleveland Cavaliers.

Oklahoma City Thunder Star Point Guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Shares The Secret Behind His Success

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26-year-old Canadian point guard for the Oklahoma City Thunder, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, has been consecutively named All-Star for the last three years. Out of which, he made the first team twice, including this year for the Western Conference. Recently, the Thunder guard spoke about how important it is to enjoy playing for him, and that has managed to strike a nerve with all the fans.

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has some wise words of wisdom

Oklahoma City Thunder's Shai Gilgeous-Alexander just scored 50 points against the Phoenix Suns, double what their top scorer, Bradley Beal, managed to tap during the game. After the game, the young player spoke to the press and, very simply, shared some wise words for all his fans.

"As long as you're having fun, you're going to excel at what you're doing."
He says that the reason he excels at the game is because it doesn't feel like a job to him, and he enjoys doing what he does. And anyone who feels similar, whether a math teacher or a soccer player, will excel at what they do if they enjoy doing it.

The Oklahoma City Thunders swept the rug with the Phoenix Suns

In the last game between the Oklahoma City Thunders and the Phoenix Suns, the Thunders almost obliterated the Suns 140-109. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander was the top scorer with 50 points. The young point guard is on an exceptional run and has scored 50 or more in three out of his last seven games. Speaking about his performance, he said:
"Just trying to be aggressive, play basketball and take what the defence gives me."

This victory has now solidified the Oklahoma team's position at the top of the NBA table with a record of 40-9. The Eastern Conference table leaders, the Cleveland Cavaliers, currently are on a 41-10 record. Right now, the NBA is gearing up for the All-Star Weekend, which will take place over the next weekend from February 14 to 16.
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