Steve Nash knows his comparison of Michael Jordan to Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is ‘blasphemous’
Obviously, the OKC Thunder are the most dominant team in the NBA. The defending champion is currently 24-1 and they have the best scorer in the league, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander.
He’s on such a tear right now that he’s got a former NBA player turned analyst Steve Nash to give him the highest compliment imaginable. That puts him on the same plateau as Michael Jordan.
On Wednesday, Nash made a case citing his numbers, according to NBA on Prime. All the while acknowledging that bringing up Jordan’s name in a contemporary context could be characterized as “blasphemous.”
“Offensively This guy is entering the heir apparent to Michael Jordan statistically, look at these numbers.”
“Offensive This guy statistically steps into the heir to Michael Jordan, look at these numbers”
– Steve Nash on Shai Gilgeous-Alexanderpic.twitter.com/H3PivP59mZ
— MrBuckBuck (@MrBuckBuckNBA) December 11, 2025
So far, SGA is averaging 32.6 points and 6.5 assists per game. In addition, he has a historic True Shooting (TS) percentage of 69%, first in the league. He also has the second highest three-point shooting percentage at 44%. Furthermore, SGA is 6th in the league in 2-point shooting percentage at 60%.
Plus, SGA averages the fewest turnovers per game at 1.7. All in all, one of the most effective starts for an NBA player in recent memory.
On Wednesday, the Thunder defeated the Phoenix Suns 138-89, and SGA scored 28 points, shot 11-for-15 from the field and dished out eight assists.
The parallels between SGA and Michael Jordan are obvious
Watching their games, SGA and MJ mirror each other. Both are known for their superb mid-range marksmanship, unparalleled driving and rising to the occasion when it mattered most.
The last player to conjure up those similarities to Jordan was indeed Kobe Bryant. Also, just like Jordan didn’t make his varsity team in high school, SGA didn’t make the JV team his freshman year.
Both used that failure to fuel their intensity to prove they were the best. Obviously, Jordan’s championships speak for themselves and his legacy remains unmatched.
Meanwhile, SGA is building its legacy.
2025-12-11 16:19:00
