Shai Gilgeous-Alexander

“I get better because I learn from my mistakes.”

“I just think we're all high-level basketball players, best in the world. And no matter the outside circumstance, we still have to play basketball.”

“I've tried to shop in stores that have brands that aren't known or pieces of clothing that aren't as easy to find.”

“Life's about ups and downs, season's about ups and downs.”

“The upward climb I'm on, obviously I'm getting better. And if that continues to happen I should end up in a good place.”

“I want to try to turn myself into an elite player.”

“I just soak things up and learn as time goes on.”

“It's always fun playing guys you're super close with.”

“If I like it and I'm comfortable and confident in it, then I'm wearing it. It's that simple.”

“You can only take it a day at a time. Try to get better every single day in whatever area you want to, and then it'll work itself out.”

“I've always been a scientist in terms of watching basketball. I like to dissect it all.”

“I am not Russell Westbrook. I do not have the same name, same body type, stuff like that. So, I'm just going to try to be myself and be the best me and everything else will take care of itself.”

“I love the Kobe 1s, but they're heavy. But I love the way they feel.”

“I've driven in rush hour a lot and it makes me not want to drive.”

“I'm a hooper.”

“Oftentimes, I'll be looking through my closet and I realize I'll have something that was new or something I didn't realize I had.”

“My job is to play basketball. That's what I get paid to do, right? Whatever city that's in, it won't matter. I'm just blessed it's in O.K.C.”

“I don't worry about starting. I'm not worried about accolades or things like that.”

“I like to get teammates involved.”

“Whether it's the playoffs, whether it's not the playoffs, it doesn't matter as long as we're getting better.”