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Shai Gilgeous-Alexander warns the rest of the NBA after dismantling star studded Sixers

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The Sixers are undeniably one of the best championship-contending teams in the NBA this season yet this star-studded team was no match for Shai Gilgeous-Alexander. Moreover, as the Oklahoma City Thunder are currently under a rebuild, every win for special for them as they make their bid of reaching the playoffs this time around.

NEW YORK, NEW YORK – JANUARY 07: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander #2 of the Oklahoma City Thunder in action against the Brooklyn Nets at Barclays Center on January 07, 2020 in New York City. Oklahoma City Thunder defeated the Oklahoma City Thunder 111-103. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Mike Stobe/Getty Images)

After the OKC Thunder beat the Philadelphia 76ers 133-114 on Thursday, Shai Gilgeous Alexander went onto warn the rest of the NBA about the potential and the in-coming wrath of this young team as per Clemente Almanza of the Thunder Wire.

Shai said, I think we’re going to be a really good team a lot sooner than people do. It’s pretty easy for me. I see the growth every day… I’m super excited about it.”

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander leads OKC Thunder to beat Sixers

In the 2022-23 season, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has been receiving MVP chants from fans and he even drew this bold take from TNT’s NBA analyst and former Phoenix Suns’ MVP Charles Barkley as well.

Furthermore, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is having the best season of his career to the tune of 30.8 points per game, 4.8 rebounds, 5.6 assists, 1.6 steals, and 1.1 blocked shots while shooting 50.1 percent from the field and 34.9 percent from the three-point line.

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That being said, this 24-year-old stud getting to the free-throw line ten times per game and converting them at a 91 percent clip. But could he pull off the unexpected? Remains to be seen.

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