Thunder superstar Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is one of many players these days who admires late Lakers great Kobe Bryant.

Thunder star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has not had a typical rise to MVP status. Yet those who’ve been around the guard are hardly surprised by his individual success.

NBA MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Praised for What He Did Before Finals originally appeared on Athlon Sports. The time has finally come for the Oklahoma City Thunder and the Indiana Pacers. After a lot of anticipation, these two teams will finally kick off the NBA Finals to determine which team will come out as this year's NBA champions.