How a 2-time MVP helped shape Shai Gilgeous-Alexander's NBA journey
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander revealed that Steve Nash, a two-time NBA MVP, encouraged him to pursue his NBA career since he was 16-17 years old. Gilgeous-Alexander has become a household name in the NBA, playing for the Oklahoma City Thunder.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander's NBA journey was influenced by Steve Nash, a two-time MVP. Nash encouraged Gilgeous-Alexander to continue on his path when he was 16-17 years old, playing for Team Canada's senior men's team. Gilgeous-Alexander was not a highly-touted recruit before joining Kentucky, but he eventually landed No. 11 in the 2018 NBA draft. He has since become a household name, playing for the Oklahoma City Thunder. Nash and Gilgeous-Alexander have kept in touch over the years, and both have similar backgrounds and journeys to success in the NBA. Gilgeous-Alexander is now considered one of the best basketball players in Canadian history.
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