The NBA continues to see an influx of international talent each year as players from around the world are making their mark in the league. One of the most prominent stars from Canada is Oklahoma City Thunder’s Shai Gilgeous-Alexander.
After a stellar NBA season, Shai teamed up with fellow Canadian stars RJ Barrett, Jamal Murray, and Dillon Brooks to represent Team Canada in the 2024 Paris Olympic Games. The trio ended up leading Canada to finish in fifth place.
Following the Thunder’s recent game against the Toronto Raptors, Gilgeous-Alexander reflected on the significance of playing in Toronto. Shai shared how meaningful it is for Canadians to play at home. He also praised Barrett for his growth with his hometown team.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander on seeing his fellow Canada basketball teammate RJ Barrett excelling and playing for his hometown team:
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“It’s definitely every Canadian’s dream to play at home… every time I see RJ he gets better, sky is the limit because of that.” pic.twitter.com/l8Phf6C9Nb
“It’s every Canadian’s dream to play at home. I know for me as a kid, watching Raptors games growing up is how I got attached to basketball. So that feeling must feel surreal, for sure. Every time I see RJ, he gets better; the sky is the limit because of that. So I’m just happy for him,” Shai said.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Reflects on His Growth After Raptors Win
After the Oklahoma City Thunder’s impressive win over the Toronto Raptors, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander shared his thoughts on his ongoing growth as a player. He shared the importance of constantly improving.
“The process of getting better and adding something is the best feeling for me, whether it’s in basketball or any competitive sport. Ultimately, I aspire to be a basketball player with no chinks in my armor,” Shai said.
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Shai’s focus on self-improvement has helped him lead his team to the top of the Western Conference with a strong 17-5 record. Gilgeous-Alexander, who recently addressed his brawl with Brooks, scored 30 points to go along with 5 assists and 4 rebounds against the Raptors. His dominance on the court helped the Thunder secure a commanding 129-92 victory.
