Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Quotes

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander

Profession : Basketball Player

Birth : July 12, 1998

I'm just a basketball player. Regardless of the situation, I'm going to continue to work hard and play my game.

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander

I take shots that I'm comfortable shooting.

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander

I just know who I am as a person, comfortable in my own skin. And I guess that's just a testament to how I was raised. All credit to my parents. But yeah, I'm a humble guy, confident at the same time - just go about my business.

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander

Along with everyone's expectations, I have high expectations for myself, personally. I hold myself to a higher standard and I think that's why I continue to get better.

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander

If I like it and I'm comfortable and confident in it, then I'm wearing it. It's that simple.

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You can always improve.

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I like a lot of James Harden, isolation-wise. Chris Paul in the pick-and-roll. Kevin Durant in transition.

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander

My rookie year, I was wearing more known brands: name brands, higher-end brands.

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I've tried to shop in stores that have brands that aren't known or pieces of clothing that aren't as easy to find.

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I am not Russell Westbrook. I do not have the same name, same body type, stuff like that. So, I'm just going to try to be myself and be the best me and everything else will take care of itself.

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I love the Kobe 1s, but they're heavy. But I love the way they feel.

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander

It's always fun playing guys you're super close with.

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I'm more of a lead by example, and then when I feel like it's needed I'll step in and talk to guys. But I like to give guys their space and let them figure it out for themselves.

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I feel like I touch the paint basically every play I'm out there.

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander

My mom, my dad, we used to love going shopping. Every time we left the house we made sure we looked presentable, looked good.

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I want to be one of the best point guards to ever play.

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander

I guess I'm just comfortable in my own skin. Whatever I want to do, I can do. If I don't wanna do something, I won't do it. I'm confident in myself.

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander

Just trying to get better and pick my spots, know when to pass, know when to shoot and I think I've gotten a little bit better at that.

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There are a lot of great point guards in the NBA.

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I'm a good leader, a likable guy.

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