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"He's Kobe, but with a lower budget" - Bill Simmons' explans why Shai Gilgeous-Alexander feels like the independent version of Kobe Bryant

Basketball fans notice the resemblance between Shai Gilgeous-Alexander 's game and Kobe Bryant 's — the footwork, the midrange game, the shot creation, the ability to draw fouls and get to the foul line, and so on. That's because SGA grew up idolizing Kobe and "The Black Mamba" is his choice as GOAT.

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander just made himself every opponent's favorite trash talk target

One portion that drew attention was Gilgeous-Alexander perhaps inviting additional trash talk from his opponents this season. Obviously, he would already be a target given his perch at the top of the league, but SGA made it clear that, at least to date, no one really comes for him when it comes to trash talk.

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander says it's hard to say who is better between him and Nikola Jokic: "Like back in the day, when Chris Paul and Dwight Howard were in their prime"

Nikola Jokic and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander are arguably the best two players in the NBA today. They were the Top 2 finishers in the last two MVP races, with Jokic besting Gilgeous-Alexander 926-640 in 2024, and the latter returning the favor this past season 913-787.
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Shai-Gilgeous Alexander Sheds Light on Wearing Only Vintage or Rare Fits

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander shares the reason behind his unique fashion taste and why the role exclusivity has in his purchase habits.
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