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Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s first impression for All Star voters this season was a game winning 20 foot jumper against the Hornets one day after Christmas.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s last impression for All Star voters this season was a 31 point master class of efficiency against the Cavs one week after Valentine’s Day.
The 22 games in between were uncanny impressions of both impressions.
The clutch gene Shai showed on opening night has been a season-long trend. Chris Paul’s crunch time disciple has the 14th most points in the clutch this season, while playing fewer minutes in the crunch than every player above him.