NBA: Gordon Hayward praises Shai Gilgeous-Alexander: “He’s a favorite to…”

The veteran Gordon Hayward barely reached Oklahoma City Thunderreplaced by Charlotte Hornets before the end of the exchange window, and he is already delighted. New for being much older than his talented teammates who have been having an impressive season, the player assured that there is one that certainly caught his attention: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander. Furthermore, the athlete already believes that his new friend deserves to be elected MVP of the NBA.

“Shai is certainly the favorite to be named the most valuable player of the season. And, by the way, it would be well deserved. He works very hard to maintain himself at such a high level. Following his training routine has been a fantastic experience”, said the winger, during an interview this past Wednesday, 13. SGA has averages of 31.1 points, 5.6 rebounds and 6.4 assists this season, with more intangible positive points on the court. A candidate to join the league's ideal defensive teams, he is the season leader in steals. Additionally, he has only recorded fewer than 30 points in 15 of 64 games thus far.

“I don't think I've ever played with a player with this level of consistency. After all, he scores 30 points every night. This is rare and therefore we do not take it for granted. It is spectacular that he is able to maintain this level of performance for an entire season. Shai, however, turned it into a routine. And I'm not going to say it's easy, but it never feels 'forced'.”assessed Hayward.