OKC Thunder: Gilgeous-Alexander’s strong All-Star case faces uphill battle

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OKC Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) celebrates after scoring a basket : Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports /

The efficiency comparison:

The final part of this puzzle is how Gilgeous-Alexander measures up versus the other players in terms of efficiency on all areas of the court.

Adjusted Shooting Table
Play Play Play Play Play Play Play Play
Rk Player Season Age G FG 2P 3P eFG FT TS FTr 3PAr
1 Devin Booker 2020-21 24 24 .492 .555 .355 .548 .833 .593 .288 .316
2 DeMar DeRozan 2020-21 31 25 .488 .514 .333 .512 .893 .603 .503 .143
3 De’Aaron Fox 2020-21 23 27 .475 .535 .336 .525 .688 .561 .366 .303
4 Shai Gilgeous-Alexander 2020-21 22 23 .494 .545 .384 .555 .777 .606 .416 .315
5 Ja Morant 2020-21 21 17 .456 .520 .228 .481 .812 .542 .368 .218
6 Chris Paul 2020-21 35 27 .490 .538 .380 .547 .972 .592 .198 .301

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Generated 2/20/2021.

Other than free throws SGA ranks first in four of the categories and second in the other three. This offsets the thinking Shai is simply succeeding because he’s playing on a lottery team and therefore his opportunity to take more shots is present.

That is partially true but his commitment is to ensure the team grows and works as a unit. That factor ties into his playmaking and his increase in assists that have doubled this season.

That he’s taking quality shots and doing it efficiently and effectively should be something the coaches consider when voting.