Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Makes Big Announcement Before NBA Finals originally appeared on Athlon Sports. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is the biggest star in the NBA Finals between the Oklahoma City Thunder and Indiana Pacers, and the reigning league MVP is known for both his on-court and off-court style.

Conventional wisdom took a while to catch up to reality, but the Oklahoma City Thunder destroying the Western Conference en route to the 2025 NBA Finals has finally forced folks to realize the truth — one of the greatest teams ever is four wins away from a championship.

Oklahoma City Thunder star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander doesn't believe there's a clear set of criteria to determine whether or not an NBA player qualifies as a "superstar."