Shai Gilgeous-Alexander silences critics with MVP-worthy performance despite "free-throw merchant" whispers in Western Finals showdown

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander silences critics with MVP-worthy performance despite "free-throw merchant" whispers in Western Finals showdown

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander rises above criticism In the aftermath of Game 4 in the Western Conference Finals, Oklahoma City Thunder star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander found himself in the spotlight, not just for his on-court heroics but also for the chatter surrounding his playing style. Following a commanding performance against the Minnesota Timberwolves, he took a moment to confront the narrative that has dogged him throughout the season — the label o…