When asked about James's comments following the Thunder's 135-119 win over the Atlanta Hawks, Gilgeous-Alexander agreed to a certain extent. The MVP candidate has quickly risen as one of the NBA's top players, following an improbable journey from late lottery selection to the league's best scorer.

On this week’s NBA MVP Ladder, Jokic officially took over the top spot from Shai. Shai now falls to second in the rankings and he is followed by Jayson Tatum of the Boston Celtics and Giannis Antetokounmpo of the Milwaukee Bucks.

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 31 points as the Oklahoma City Thunder beat the host Atlanta Hawks 135-119 in the NBA on Friday night. Luguentz Dort (20 points, 6-of-11 shooting on 3-pointers) and Jalen Williams (20,

MVP front-runner Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has been labeled a free throw merchant. What other NBA players are too reliant on free throws?

The competition for the top spots in the NBA's Eastern and Western Conferences may not be tight races, but the same cannot be said about the NBA MVP race. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander of the Oklahoma City Thunder has occupied the top spot on the Kia NBA MVP Ladder for the majority of the regular season,

Gilgeous-Alexander finished with 50 points on 18-of-29 shooting, eight rebounds and five assists in a 140-109 win over the Phoenix Suns. The MVP candidate scored his final bucket on a baseline mid-range jumper with over eight minutes left in the fourth quarter.

At All-Star weekend, Gilgeous-Alexander said the glass ceiling of playing for a small-market squad no longer exists. Fresh off his first Converse signature shoe reveal, the 26-year-old has become a household name due to his rapid ascension into one of the league's best players over the last three seasons.

The 26-year-old guard has chosen to represent himself in contract negotiations, a move that has sparked discussions among NBA analysts. When asked how much agent fees played into his decision to rep himself, Gilgeous-Alexander provided a thoughtful response that highlighted his broader aspirations.

It’s safe to say this is one of the biggest weekends of Gilgeous-Alexander's career, with another significant milestone checked off the list.