Does Shai Gilgeous-Alexander's position as an OKC star risk?

As the favorite to reign in the Western Conference this 2024/25 NBA season, the Oklahoma City Thunder is living up to expectations. The franchise has won its first 2 games, with a lot to credit to Chet Holmgren's performance.

In his 2nd season in the league (as he couldn't play the first due to injury), Holmgren has started strong, to the point where Shai-Gilgeous Alexander's star status in OKC might be up for grabs.

Currently, Chet Holmgren's stats are as follows: 23.0 points, 15.0 rebounds, 3.0 blocks, and 1.5 steals per game. The Thunder's center could at least be in the running for Most Improved Player and may even contend for Defensive Player of the Year.

Shai, on the other hand, is not letting up either. He's averaging 25.5 points, 7.5 rebounds, and 5.0 assists after 2 games. But undoubtedly, those numbers will rise, especially in scoring.

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