The 26-year-old guard has chosen to represent himself in contract negotiations, a move that has sparked discussions among NBA analysts. When asked how much agent fees played into his decision to rep himself, Gilgeous-Alexander provided a thoughtful response that highlighted his broader aspirations.

Chet Holmgren's impact truly goes beyond the box score, as evidenced by the stabilizing role he played in the Thunder's win over the Nets.

Like Ned Stark's warning about a brutal impending winter, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander pulled off his own version of the epic "Game of Thrones" line — close games are coming for the Oklahoma City Thunder.