In today’s NBA, only Giannis Antetokounmpo shoots more free throws per game (10.4) than MVP candidate Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (8.9). This dynamic, of course, tends to make some NBA fans reflexively recoil.

MVP front-runner Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has been labeled a free throw merchant. What other NBA players are too reliant on free throws?

After enjoying the 2025 All-Star weekend festivities, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander used the time off to do a little spring cleaning. He dumped Thad Foucher and Wasserman Sports and will now serve as his own agent.

According to OptaSTATS, he has scored at least 20 points in each of his last 50 games where he played under 40 minutes. The next longest streak of that nature is only 30 games. When SGA is pulled out of a game early, it's because he's done more than enough to earn the rest and put the game out of reach for his opponents.

The Oklahoma City Thunder have invaded All-Star weekend. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Jalen Williams are OKC's representatives for the mini-tournament. Mark Daigneaut and OKC's coaching staff have tagged along as it ran away with the first seed.

It’s safe to say this is one of the biggest weekends of Gilgeous-Alexander's career, with another significant milestone checked off the list.

At All-Star weekend, Gilgeous-Alexander said the glass ceiling of playing for a small-market squad no longer exists. Fresh off his first Converse signature shoe reveal, the 26-year-old has become a household name due to his rapid ascension into one of the league's best players over the last three seasons.

We know who won the 2024 NBA MVP, but it’s never too early to preview this season’s candidates to win The Michael Jordan Trophy. Nikola Jokic and Joel Embiid have combined to win the past four MVP awards,