Shai Gilgeous-Alexander's rise is starting to mirror his new NBA playoff foe LeBron James
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander's rise is mirroring LeBron James' career trajectory as the two face off in the NBA playoffs. Gilgeous-Alexander is now considered the best player remaining in the postseason after Nikola Jokic and the Nuggets were eliminated.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander's career is following a similar path to LeBron James', with both winning major accolades in their 7th and 8th years. Gilgeous-Alexander is now the best player remaining in the NBA playoffs after Nikola Jokic's elimination. The two will face off in the second round as Gilgeous-Alexander's Thunder takes on James' Lakers. Gilgeous-Alexander praised James, calling him 'one of the best players to ever pick up a basketball.' Marcus Smart, a former Oklahoma State guard, leads former Cowboys in NBA playoff games with 114 appearances. Austin Reaves, a former University of Oklahoma player, is a key scorer for the Lakers and ranks among former Sooners in NBA playoff points.
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