CHARLOTTE, N.C. — As the ball tipped off on Sunday, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander watched from the sideline.
The star point guard didn't suit up in his usual threads for OKC's preseason road game against the Charlotte Hornets. Instead, he wore an orange jacket, khaki cargo pants and a pair of Timberland boots.
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Gilgeous-Alexander was joined on the sideline by OKC's usual starting lineup. Josh Giddey. Lu Dort. Jalen Williams. Chet Holmgren.
All five players got to rest during the Thunder's 117-115 loss to the Hornets, who rolled out their usual starters.