Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s NBA dominance is so routine that it’s boring. It is almost expected that the reigning MVP will rattle off 30 points to lead the Oklahoma City Thunder to a comfortable win. You sometimes have to remind yourself that this level of excellence is generationally uncommon because glossing over SGA’s uncanny streak can be easy to do.
Stats like this help to smack some awareness into those growing numb to his greatness. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander leads the NBA in points scored with 456. If you take out all of the points SGA has scored in the 4th quarter this season, he still has 404…which also leads the NBA.