Is Shai a good defender?

Gilgeous-Alexander ranks 41st in FiveThirtyEight’s defensive RAPTOR rankings. Last season he ranked 166th. SGA also ranks ninth this season with 3.8 deflections per game, a hustle stat that confirms the effort you can see in the eye test. “He’s been great so far,” forward Kenrich Williams said.

How do you pronounce Shai Gilgeous-Alexander?

It’s pronounced, “Gill-juss.” His first name has the same pronunciation as the word “shay.”

Why is SGA not playing?

Player News Gilgeous-Alexander (hip) has been ruled out for Wednesday’s game against the Spurs. Gilgeous-Alexander is questionable to play in Wednesday’s game against the Spurs due to a left hip contusion.

Does Shai have a stylist?

And, take note: There’s no stylist on Shai’s payroll. Don’t you dare disrespect him like that. “Everything you see is put together by me,” he says. The best he’s got is a sneaker plug for the occasional heater he can’t get by himself.