John Calipari Compares Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Derrick Rose as NBA MVPs Boast 'Same DNA'

John Calipari compares Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Derrick Rose as NBA MVPs boast 'same DNA'

Gilgeous-Alexander became Calipari's second former player to win the MVP award

Jeff Teague picks out Derrick Rose's best quality and says who was hardest to guard, compared to James Harden

Jeff Teague faced elite competition throughout his NBA career from 2009 to 2021. The former All-Star encountered legendary point guards during his prime years with the Atlanta Hawks. Teague guarded basketball’s biggest names including Stephen Curry, Chris Paul, and Kyrie Irving. His extensive experience provides valuable insight into which opponents presented the greatest challenges. For Teague, Harden was impossible to guard during 35-point sea…

What would a finals MVP do for Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s legacy?

Ric Bucher breaks down what winning a Finals MVP would mean for Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s legacy. He explains how a championship and MVP honor could elevate SGA into the conversation among the NBA’s elite and redefine his career trajectory.

Thunder Notes: SGA, Williams, Wiggins, Finals MVP

Heroic NBA Finals performances from Thunder All-Stars Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Jalen Williams have brought Oklahoma City to the brink of its first franchise since leaving Seattle, writes Michael Grange of Sportsnet.ca. With MVP Gilgeous-Alexander still just 26 and Williams merely 24, the future is bright for this young Thunder squad. Grange notes that Gilgeous-Alexander became the first player in NBA history to compile at least 31 points, 10 …