Gilgeous-Alexander puts himself above Jokic, Wembanyama as NBA's best
In an interview with TIME, the Thunder guard pointed to his efficiency and winning record to claim the top spot in the league.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has stepped directly into the league's biggest hierarchy debate, boldly declaring himself the top player in the NBA ahead of superstar peers Nikola Jokic and Victor Wembanyama.
Speaking in an interview with TIME magazine, reported via BasketNews, the Oklahoma City Thunder guard made an unapologetic case for his standing at the peak of the sport. Gilgeous-Alexander noted that his steady output establishes him as the league's premier talent, asserting that his level of production night in and night out earns him that distinction.
To support his position, Gilgeous-Alexander cited his standing as the NBA's most efficient player while also pointing to his winning record with Oklahoma City over the past two seasons.
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