Nickeil Alexander-Walker did not surprise his cousin
It is difficult to imagine a more complete answer. Shai-Gilgeous Alexander just scored at the free throw line, despite the foul Nickeil Alexander-Walker 3 seconds from the end of the first quarter.
There was enough time for the Hawks guard, when the throw-in was taken and despite pressure from Alex Caruso, to drop a missile from midfield with… his left hand, so his weak hand. Certainly the most amazing shot of the night.
This sequence speaks volumes a battle fought last night between two cousins. If “SGA” played its role, and even had to do a little more – 39 points (15/24 shooting) overall – due to the cockiness shown by the Hawks, their family rival put on a very good face.
With the absence of Trae Young and Jalen Johnson, the guard was promoted to the first option in his formation and did not miss the opportunity: 30 points (11/24 on shots including 6/14 from distance), 5 assists and 4 rebounds in 40 minutes.
« Yes, he is a really good player. We saw that last year with Minnesota. He had a big game in the conference finals. I think it was the conference finals. Yes, that was it », ends with the memory of the Thunder leader.
Already in the duel in the final of the conference
Undoubtedly, the allusion to the Game 4 performed by his cousin, during this Western final between the Thunder and the Wolves, was lost on the wire by the latter despite the 23 points of their replacement. Series upstream of which “SGA” said he wanted to “tear down” his cousin.
We remind you that the two men, born in Toronto, attended the same high school, Hamilton Heights Christian in Chattanooga (Tennessee), before taking different academic paths. Then they landed in the big leagues a year apart. The Hornets drafted Shai Gilgeous-Alexander in 2018 with the 11th pick, while the Nets brought back his cousin (17th pick) the following year.
During this Conference Finals win over the title-bound Thunder, Nikhil Alexander-Walker averaged 12 points (despite going 0 on 0/8 in the last game…), making him the Wolves’ most productive substitute.
But since his arrival in Georgia last summer, the former contender for the league’s best sixth man trophy has changed status. Starting most times with the Hawks, he is now averaging 20.6 points, more than double what he averaged in Minnesota. A career record season that sets him of course in the race for the best promotion trophy of the year.
Surprised “SGA” such a trajectory? Not really. ” I knew he was capable of the level of play he is showing now. He’s a really good player. He has the opportunity to show his talent and clearly uses it », terms Shai-Gilgeous Alexander.
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| Nickeil Alexander-Walker | Percentage | Rebounds | |||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saison | The team | MJ | Min | Shots | 3pts | LF | Off | Def | That | Pd | Ft | Int | Bp | Ct | Pts |
| 2019-20 | NO | 47 | 12:34 | 36.8 | 34.6 | 67.6 | 0.2 | 1.6 | 1.8 | 1.9 | 1.2 | 0.4 | 1.1 | 0.2 | 5.7 |
| 2020-21 | NO | 46 | 21:53 | 41.9 | 34.7 | 72.7 | 0.3 | 2.8 | 3.1 | 2.2 | 1.9 | 1.0 | 1.5 | 0.5 | 11.0 |
| 2021-22 | NO | 50 | 26:20 | 37.5 | 31.1 | 72.2 | 0.7 | 2.6 | 3.3 | 2.8 | 1.8 | 0.8 | 1.7 | 0.4 | 12.8 |
| 2021-22 | UTA | 15 | 9:56 a.m | 33.3 | 30.3 | 91.7 | 0.1 | 1.5 | 1.5 | 1.1 | 1.0 | 0.3 | 0.5 | 0.3 | 3.5 |
| 2022-23 | MIN | 23 | 15:29 | 38.4 | 36.1 | 61.9 | 0.3 | 1.5 | 1.8 | 1.4 | 1.3 | 0.3 | 0.4 | 0.3 | 5.9 |
| 2022-23 | UTA | 36 | 14:40 | 48.8 | 40.2 | 69.2 | 0.2 | 1.4 | 1.6 | 2.1 | 1.6 | 0.7 | 1.3 | 0.4 | 6.3 |
| 2023-24 | MIN | 82 | 23:26 | 43.9 | 39.1 | 80.0 | 0.4 | 1.6 | 2.0 | 2.5 | 1.7 | 0.8 | 0.9 | 0.5 | 8.0 |
| 2024-25 | MIN | 82 | 25:17 | 43.8 | 38.1 | 78.0 | 0.7 | 2.6 | 3.2 | 2.7 | 1.7 | 0.6 | 1.2 | 0.4 | 9.4 |
| 2025-26 | ATL | 31 | 32:33 | 45.1 | 37.6 | 85.9 | 0.7 | 2.7 | 3.4 | 3.2 | 2.2 | 0.9 | 2.1 | 0.6 | 20.3 |
How to read statistics? MJ = matches played; Min = Minute; Shots = Shots Successful / Shots Attempted; 3 points = 3 points / attempt 3 points; LF = free throws made / free throws attempted; Off = offensive rebound; Def=defensive jump; Tot = Total number of jumps; Pd = assists; Fte: Personal mistakes; Int = intercepts; Bp = lost balls; Ct: Against; Points = Points.
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