Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s Season Is On Track To Be Historic

Oklahoma City’s superstar, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, has done it again. The reigning MVP found a way to improve on his best season yet, and at this point, why are we surprised? SGA has found a way to get better every single season that he has been in the NBA, and this year has been no different. He’s a two-way force and has taken his efficiency to a completely different level.

He has never been known for his 3-point shooting, but has turned into a long-range sniper. His efficiency and percentages from both the mid-range and inside the paint haven’t fallen off one bit either. As a high-volume shooter, SGA is shooting a career-high 54.5% from the floor. He’s also shooting a career-high 41.1% from behind the 3-point line. His free-throw percentage, 88.7%, is currently the only thing holding him back from the 50-40-90 club, although there’s still time to hike it up.

Even with the increased efficiency, Gilgeous-Alexander’s scoring totals haven’t dipped one bit. He’s still taking difficult shots and taking them at a high volume, yet his output hasn’t slowed down and his percentages have gone up. It has been a season to behold for the superstar. He’s averaging 32.5 points per game, and his prolific streak of 20-point outings is still intact.

The buzz is all about his streak of 20-point games, which stands at 93 consecutive games. But he also has a chance to make history this season with 30-point outings, too.

Per NBA History, Gilgeous-Alexander has scored 30 points or more in 17 of the team’s 21 games this season — good for 81%. The scary thing is he hasn’t played in nearly half of the team’s fourth quarters — the number could be even higher. If he were to keep this pace, however, he would join an elite group of players in the NBA history books.

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has scored 30+ points in 17 of the Thunder's 21 games this season (81%).

The only players in NBA history to score 30+ points in 80% of their team's games in a season are Wilt Chamberlain (4x) and Michael Jordan (1986-87). pic.twitter.com/bkemvMlYXU
— NBA History (@NBAHistory) December 2, 2025

Only two players in NBA history have scored 30+ points in 80% of their team’s games. Wilt Chamberlain did it four times, and Michael Jordan did it once. Gilgeous-Alexander is now on track to become the third.

It's hard for people to fully appreciate Gilgeous-Alexander's greatness in the moment, as it's happening. Most people don't fully understand what they're watching. Oklahoma City is certainly an all-time team, but the biggest reason is because they have an all-time player leading the operation.

It has been a special start to the season for SGA, and it doesn't appear to be slowing down anytime soon.