Former NBA champion Kendrick Perkins has high expectations for Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and the Oklahoma City Thunder this season. In a recent interview, Perkins stated that he believes the Thunder have all the pieces in place to make a deep playoff run and reach the NBA Finals.
A Tweet read,
“Kendrick Perkins on his expectations for Shai Gilgeous-Alexander this season: “You’re the only team in the Western Conference that checks all the boxes… This is the year to get to the NBA Finals. I don’t want to hear nothing else.” ”
Kendrick Perkins on his expectations for Shai Gilgeous-Alexander this season:
“You’re the only team in the Western Conference that checks all the boxes… This is the year to get to the NBA Finals. I don’t want to hear nothing else.”
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Kendrick Perkins’ Endorsement
Perkins, who won an NBA Championship with the Boston Celtics in 2008 and later played for the Oklahoma City Thunder, has always been vocal about his opinions. His recent tweet underscores his belief in the Thunder’s potential this season. Kendrick Perkins sees the Thunder as the only team in the Western Conference that has all the necessary components to make a deep playoff run. This includes an MVP-caliber player in Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, who has been a standout performer for the team.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s Rise
Shai Gilgeous Alexander has quickly become one of the most exciting young players in the NBA.Since being drafted 11th overall by the Los Angeles Clippers in 2018, SGA has developed into a key player for the Oklahoma City Thunder. His impressive performances last season earned him MVP consideration, and he has continued to improve this year. Perkins’ tweet highlights the confidence he has in SGA’s ability to lead the Thunder to the NBA Finals.
Thunder’s Strong Roster
The Oklahoma City Thunder have built a strong roster around Shai Gilgeous-Alexander. With budding stars like Jalen Williams and Chet Holmgren, along with a deep rotation of talented role players, the Thunder are being viewed as legitimate contenders for the NBA Championship.The team’s impressive performance last season, where they became the youngest one-seed in NBA history, has set high expectations for this year.
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