Tyronn Lue goes crazy about Shai Gilgeous-Alexander: "He reminds me a lot of the greats like Jordan"

Last year, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander entered the MVP conversation with an absolutely spectacular season. This season seemed to start more quietly at an individual level, but in the game against Los Angeles Clippers, the Canadian put up a performance of 45 points, 9 assists, and 5 steals. This even led to praises from the opposing coach, Tyronn Lue.

"It didn't feel special," said Gilgeous-Alexander about his 14th career game of scoring 40 points. "I didn't feel like I was doing something I had never done before. It felt like just another basketball game. I feel like I should have had more, I missed some easy shots, but that's the game."

"I'm not saying this to diminish my teammates," explained Gilgeous-Alexander. "But I feel that at the end of our previous playoff season, for many of them, it was obviously their first time in the playoffs and playing such significant games. I don't mean they weren't ready, but I feel like I could have better prepared them throughout the year, taking certain shots, getting into positions, and being more comfortable in certain areas of the court, especially offensively."

"I feel like in the playoffs we were good on defense, and it was our offense that caused us to lose. And part of my job is to ensure that my teammates are secure and ready for crucial moments."

"We've been there before," commented Gilgeous-Alexander about playing with a small lineup. "We've won games playing with small lineups, and we can do it again."

"When we lost [against Dallas], I thought about why we lost and, obviously, there are many things to analyze," said Gilgeous-Alexander. "But I can only control what I can control, and I try to see it from that perspective."

"A lot of people don't realize until it's too late. And I don't want it to be too late, so I tried to address the issue from the beginning."

Tyronn Lue's Words

"When you're a younger player, you tend to lose control or try to get your points," said Lue before the game. "He knows that his style of play will bring the ball back to him. It allows other players to find their rhythm, allows other guys he trusts with the ball [to score early on].

"But he knows that at any moment he can take over the game. He reminds you a lot of the greats like [Michael] Jordan."

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