Fansided · Jan 5
Loss to Suns highlights deeper issue Thunder must address
Jan 4, 2026; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) reacts against the Phoenix Suns in the first half at Mortgage Matchup Center. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images | Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn ImagesThe OKC Thunder have too much depth on their roster to be this reliant on superstar, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander.
From featuring an All-NBA sidekick in Jalen Williams and a true budding star in Chet Holmgren by his side, to having spark plug talents in Cason Wallace, Ajay Mitchell, and Isaiah Joe waiting in the reserves and ready to burst onto the scene at a moment's notice, SGA's supporting cast is far from void of talent.