A biography for Shai Gilgeous-Alexanderhasn’t been written yet.
“Just trying to get better and pick my spots, know when to pass, know when to shoot and I think I've gotten a little bit better at that.”
“I've loved every moment at Kentucky with my coaches and support staff.”
“It's super cool to see how far Canadian basketball has come.”
“I'm more of a lead by example, and then when I feel like it's needed I'll step in and talk to guys. But I like to give guys their space and let them figure it out for themselves.”
“The people around me don't let my head get too big, especially my mom. She tells me I suck every day.”
“I'm a good leader, a likable guy.”
“I'm just trying to get better every day. And I think if I do so, the accolades, the awards, the accomplishments will come.”
“I was happy that I got drafted to Charlotte and ecstatic and it was a dream come true and I couldn't even describe that feeling. Then I got traded to the Clippers and it was an even better feeling.”
“When you put in the hard work, things pay off.”
“Obviously fashion is a big part of what I love, a big passion of mine.”
“I'm a big Haribo guy.”
“I'm a learner. I just soak things up.”
“My mom, my dad, we used to love going shopping. Every time we left the house we made sure we looked presentable, looked good.”
“Anything is possible with hard work and determination. That's something I tell kids all the time when they ask questions.”
“Yeah, I always thought I'd make it to the NBA.”
“I just love the game. It's brought me so much joy in my life. I have no choice when I'm playing it, I'm just happy.”
“I don't shoot 100% from the field, I don't shoot 100% from the free throw line, and I certainly don't shoot that from three so I got a lot of improvement I need to do, and I'll continue to do so.”
“I've always been into fashion. I guess the NBA kinda gave me a platform to just express myself through my clothes.”
“I love to hoop.”
“Every day I look as a chance to get better and I try to get better for the next day.”