Over the last three seasons, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander quickly developed from a possible All-Star into a likely MVP winner. The improbable rise has skyrocketed the Oklahoma City Thunder into a title contender.

Because of that, Gilgeous-Alexander isn't afforded the chance to deliciously stat-pad. He's averaging just 34 minutes in 41 games this season. He's sat out 10 fourth quarters. While his stats are still MVP-worthy, the extra playing time could've boosted his 31.5-point average a little higher to chase the scoring title.

NBA players receive a ton of autograph requests just about every time they play, particularly in front of their home fans. Oklahoma City Thunder MVP candidate Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is no different in that respect, although he's sometimes asked to sign some rather interesting items––or in some rare cases, people.

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The Oklahoma City Thunder made a late addition to its injury report on Friday before tip-off of their tilt with the Dallas Mavericks. Mark Daigneault entered th

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is the top candidate for the MVP title this season. Fans are worried if he will start against the Cleveland Cavaliers

Kyrie Irving scored 25 points, Spencer Dinwiddie and P.J. Washington Jr. added 16 apiece and the Dallas Mavericks beat Oklahoma City 106-98 as Thunder All-Star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander missed his first game of the season.

The Oklahoma City Thunder are enjoying great success this season and that has led to superstar Shai Gilgeous-Alexander sitting out of many fourth quarters this season. Mark Daigneault explained how that works out in everyone's favors.