Yahoo Sports · Mar 17, 2025
Rivers predicted stardom for Gilgeous-Alexander, but says Thunder star has exceeded expectations
Thunder Bucks Basketball Oklahoma City Thunder's Shai Gilgeous-Alexander looks to pass the ball against the Milwaukee Bucks during the second half of an NBA basketball game Sunday, March 16, 2025, in Milwaukee. (AP Photo/Jeffrey Phelps)ASSOCIATED PRESS MoreMilwaukee Bucks head coach Doc Rivers reacts during the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Los Angeles Lakers Thursday, March 13, 2025, in Milwaukee. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)MILWAUKEE (AP) — Doc Rivers says he saw star potential in Shai Gilgeous-Alexander while coaching him as a rookie before the Los Angeles Clippers traded him to Oklahoma City.