Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Quotes

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander

Profession : Basketball Player

Birth : July 12, 1998

I'm a playmaking guard, a pass-first point guard.

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I like to get teammates involved.

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Obviously, getting drafted into the NBA is an amazing feeling. So I was happy regardless of who drafted me.

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I was happy that I got drafted to Charlotte and ecstatic and it was a dream come true and I couldn't even describe that feeling. Then I got traded to the Clippers and it was an even better feeling.

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I've driven in rush hour a lot and it makes me not want to drive.

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I get better because I learn from my mistakes.

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I just want what's best for my teammates at the end of the day and that's giving them the best version of me.

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I just love the game. It's brought me so much joy in my life. I have no choice when I'm playing it, I'm just happy.

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander

Oklahoma City loves their Thunder and the Thunder loves them.

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My mom, she calls me every day. She can't get enough of me.

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Every day I look as a chance to get better and I try to get better for the next day.

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I'm a learner. I just soak things up.

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I don't think people realize how good of a shooter I actually am.

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I just want to be an example for kids back home.

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The biggest thing is bringing energy and leadership on both ends of the floor. The player I want to be, and know I can be, that caliber, does so.

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I just think we're all high-level basketball players, best in the world. And no matter the outside circumstance, we still have to play basketball.

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I have a couple moves I like to get to on the iso, and then after that it's just read and reaction.

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I don't shoot 100% from the field, I don't shoot 100% from the free throw line, and I certainly don't shoot that from three so I got a lot of improvement I need to do, and I'll continue to do so.

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I'm the Black Steve Nash.

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Not a lot of young guys get to play as much as I do. And the times I do it, I'm blessed and fortunate to be in the position. I'm trying to take full advantage of it.

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