The Oklahoma City Thunder have an incredible start to the 2024-25 NBA season. They are currently in 1st place in the Western Conference standings. Recently, they secured a hard-fought 101-93 victory against the Los Angeles Lakers, thanks to Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s stellar performance. With this win, their record stands at 15 wins and four losses for the regular season.
Isaiah Hartenstein signed a three-year, $87 million contract with the Thunder on July 6. After playing a few games alongside Gilgeous-Alexander and Jalen Williams, he quickly took the opportunity to praise his star teammates.
“Some guys, I’ll be honest, they play selfishly. There’s some guys in the league that just kind of play more for themselves and don’t play for the team. But (SGA and Williams) don’t. They’re very team-focused, and I think that’s what makes us great. … A lot of NBA stars kind of take a lot of plays off defensively. But they don’t,” Hartenstein said (Via Joel Lorenzi).
Last night Isaiah Hartenstein said part of why he’s fit in so easily is OKC’s “stars play the right way.” I wondered what that actually meant to him:
— Joel Lorenzi (@jxlorenzi) November 30, 2024
“Some guys, I’ll be honest, they play selfishly. There’s some guys in the league that just kind of play more for themselves and…
Hartenstein had a difficult start to the season, missing 14 games due to a fracture in his left hand. However, upon his return, he made a strong debut with the Thunder against the Portland Trail Blazers.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Names The Legends That Influenced Him
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is impressing basketball fans with his exceptional court skills. The star player delivered a dominant performance in the Thunder’s 101-93 victory against the Los Angeles Lakers, scoring 36 points, providing nine assists, and grabbing six rebounds. Additionally, during the post-game interview, a reporter posed a captivating question about the players he admired while growing up.
“I’ve tried to watch Kobe. Obviously, it’s hard to emulate the stuff he’s [done]. A.I. [Allen Iverson] a little bit. Those two guys, I would say, I’ve tried to watch the most. But, at the end of the day, it’s whatever works for me, whatever feels comfortable, and whatever flows for my game,” Gilgeous-Alexander said.
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Gilgeous-Alexander is making waves this season, averaging 29.8 points, 5.3 rebounds, and 6.6 assists in the 2024-25 NBA regular season. Fans are thoroughly entertained by his performance and his flashy pre-game outfits.
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