With fans locking in their predictions on Oklahoma City Thunder star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and how he will play in the upcoming 2025-26 season, there is another discussion on him being the face of the NBA. As the Thunder finished up their first week of preseason, Gilgeous-Alexander is no doubt ready to succeed once again this year, as he spoke about the competition around him regarding his rivals.

In an interview with GQ, Gilgeous-Alexander would be asked about who he considers his rivals, including one who could be Tyrese Haliburton of the Indiana Pacers. However, the 27-year-old star would focus more on the stars that he “grew up watching” that he is excited to face, like LeBron James , Stephen Curry, Kevin Durant, James Harden, and others.

“Nothing against the guys my age,

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