Following the Oklahoma City Thunder’s win against the Portland Trail Blazers, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander was asked what it would mean for him to be selected into the All-Star game for the first time in his career this season.
Gilgeous-Alexander sounded as though he’d be grateful for the chance to play for and against the best players in the league in February.
“Yeah it would be an honor,” Gilgeous-Alexander said. “It’s something that I know I dream about (and) every kid in the world dreams about (when) playing basketball. It would be an honor and fun for sure.”
SGA on the possibility of being selected as an All-Star:
"It would be an honor. It's something that I know I dream about." ⭐️ pic.twitter.com/XjPFSXC7Or
— NBA (@NBA) December 22, 2022
If he continues to play at his current pace, it’s easy to build an argument as to why Gilgeous-Alexander should make the All-Star game — even if the Thunder are below .500 and not in the playoff picture by then.
In 29 games, Gilgeous-Alexander is averaging 31.2 points on 49.8% shooting, 5.7 assists and 4.7 rebounds. Those are easily All-Star numbers and should be enough to get the 24-year-old his first career bid.
