Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s NBA talent goes beyond drawing fouls.
The Oklahoma City Thunder has been generating buzz this season, particularly regarding its relationship with fouling. Their top-ranked defense is largely due to a historic talent for making opposing teams commit fouls, which often involves some clever, subtle grabs before they can make a pass. On offense, much of OKC’s success hinges on Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s […]
NBA analysts are upset about Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s foul drawing antics
In a commanding Game 1 win, Thunder star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander became the center of attention for all the wrong reasons. Throughout the game, he aggressively drove to the basket and exaggerated contact, prompting Doris Burke of ESPN to label him a “free throw merchant” during her commentary. Burke jokingly remarked, “There’s a reason I like […]