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OKC Thunder: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander historic response to Donovan’s challenge

In the wake of another impressive OKC Thunder victory, we’re still digesting the historic performance of Shai Gilgeous-Alexander.

Following arguably the worst performance by the Thunder this season in a loss to the undermanned Lakers head coach Billy Donovan gave his young star some pregame advice — to do more.

Postgame, Gilgeous-Alexander elaborated stating Billy Donovan asked him to do more and attack first. As per the video below from FOX Sports

“Coach just challenged me before the game to fill up the stat sheet, he knows what I’m capable of and challenges me every day.