Ever since he was selected 11th overall in the 2018 NBA draft, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has worked on his fundamentals. Releasing his shot at the highest point. Running the pick and roll. Using his 6-foot-6 frame to get to his spots on the court.
Born in Toronto before playing high school and college ball in Tennessee and Kentucky, the 20-year-old Clippers guard has spent the first four months of his professional career pursuing two accomplishments — a place in an NBA rotation and a California driver’s license. Gilgeous-Alexander possesses an instructional permit but has yet to take the test required for a license.