Of course, there's a lot of mutual respect between Nash and Gilgeous-Alexander. Both are viewed as the two greatest Canadian NBA players of all time. But even with that said, what he said isn't that wild or out of the realm of reality if the Thunder continue to be dominant.

What they are doing is historic. In addition, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is having one of the best individual seasons ever. He is scoring at a rate akin to Wilt Chamberlain. It’s safe to say that another regular-season MVP award is already in the bag for the young superstar.

Flopping in the NBA has long been criticized by fans and analysts who see it as a blemish on the integrity of the game. Still, it remains an undeniable part of basketball strategy, especially when the stakes are high.

OKLAHOMA CITY — Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 28 points, and the Oklahoma City Thunder matched the best 25-game start to an NBA season by dominating the Phoenix Suns 138-89 in an NBA Cup quarterfinal on Wednesday.

Steve Nash elevates Shai Gilgeous-Alexander into Michael Jordan territory, praising the OKC star’s dominance and elite scoring efficiency.