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Kyle Koster

Stephen A. Smith Explains What NBA Title Would Mean for Shai Gilgeous-Alexander

Stephen A. Smith believes Shai Gilgeous-Alexander could become greatest player in Thunder history. | First Take on X

The Oklahoma City Thunder were able to rebound for a stunning Game 1 meltdown to hold serve and level up the NBA Finals at 1–1 as it shifts to Indianapolis. NBA MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has been everything expected through the first two contests and consensus opinion is that he'll lead the organization to a crown. If he does that, Stephen A. Smith believes that he'll ascend to uncharted territory for the franchise.

"If they win the championship, he'll be the greatest player in the history of the Thunder franchise," Smith claimed on Tuesday's First Take.

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