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OKLAHOMA CITY – After breaking Wilt Chamberlain’s record for most consecutive 20+ point games in NBA history, Oklahoma City Thunder All-Star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander revealed the players he most admired growing up. After Thunder coach Mark Daigneault put Gilgeous-Alexander’s streak into perspective, SGA reflected on the legends who came before him, such as Hall of Fame guards Kobe Bryant, Michael Jordan and Allen Iverson.

Three Hall of Fame guards and the most memorable shooters helped mold Gilgeous-Alexander’s attack, including his knack for mid-range looks, a dying art of the game that is frowned upon in the modern, analytically-driven era.

Gilgeous-Alexander said, “I don’t think it’s necessarily me. I shoot honestly and I fell in love with the mid-range jump shot because of guys like Kobe Bryant and Michael Jordan. Allen Iverson. If anything, he changed the game and how it’s played.” “They’re my favorite players and ones I try to model my game after. So, I try to apply that to today’s NBA. But if anything, it’s them.”

SGA has revealed that his father showed him Michael Jordan and Allen Iverson when he was a child. Kobe Bryant was his favorite. And as Gilgeous-Alexander continues to progress toward cementing his place as one of the greatest NBA players in league history, the win remains the most important amid the defending champions’ quest for a repeat.

Gilgeous-Alexander said, “If we weren’t winning none of the things I accomplished would matter. And I probably wouldn’t have most of them if we weren’t winning.” “And I know it and understand it. That’s why you play the game.”

The Thunder extended their winning streak to seven in a 104–102 win against the Boston Celtics, amid Gilgeous-Alexander’s 127th consecutive 20+ point game. SGA finished with 35 points.

Mark Daigneault puts SGA’s streak into perspective

Before Thunder All-Star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s postgame media availability, head coach Mark Daigneault discussed what makes his reigning MVP so special. Daigneault It has been told Gilgeous-Alexander as a leading scorer, team leader and individual.

“Number one, he’s skilled at his craft. Nobody is more precise at his craft than him. Number two, the streak his entire life hasn’t stopped us from having a ton of team success and hasn’t stopped his teammates from being successful as well,” Daigneault said. “The individual scoring streak hasn’t come at the expense of the team or his teammates. And again, great father, great husband, great teammate.

“He treats everyone in the building with respect from top to bottom. So, he’s obviously a great basketball player, but he’s such a guy that you couldn’t be happier when he accomplishes something like this. So, huge congratulations to him.”

Mark Daigneault’s honest opinion on Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s streak of 127 consecutive 20+ point games, the most in NBA history, and his leadership:

“There is no one more precise at his craft than him. The entire life of the streak did not prevent us from having a lot of team success… pic.twitter.com/WDNrrO2AZ5

-Joshua Peacock (@Joe_Sway) 13 March 2026

Gilgeous-Alexander and the Thunder will look to extend their seven-game winning streak when they host the Timberwolves at Paycom Center on Sunday.