Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shay Gilgeous-Alexander grew up watching Hall of Famer Allen Iverson play in the NBA. At Gilgie-Alexander, AI not only has a unique impact on the court, but the results are visible fashion-wise.
The 24-year-old spoke about the Philadelphia 76ers legend in an interview with Brian Kalbrowski on For The Win. “yes! On the court, he was obviously extremely electric,” Gilgeous-Alexander said of Iverson.
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“He got the crowd going every time he stepped on the floor, and he had a lot of talent,” Shay Gilgeous-Alexander continued.
“He surprised the world. Off the court, when it’s challenging the dress code and going against the norm, that goes back to what I said about not being afraid to push the boundaries.
“That was one of the main reasons AI was who he was. He was never afraid to be himself, no matter the situation. This made him different from the group.
Shay Gilgeous-Alexander admired Allen Iverson’s rebellious nature both on and off the court.
The Thunder guard was then asked about a potential career in fashion. “I’m not sure where that road will lead or where it will lead me after I’m done playing,” the Kentucky product said.
“I didn’t pay too much attention to it. I’m just focused on getting better and playing. When that time comes, I will take advantage of it and enjoy it at that time. It’s not something I’ve thought much of, but I believe it will definitely be something in fashion.
In the year In July 2020, prior to his rookie season, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander signed a multi-year sneaker and apparel endorsement deal with Converse. of course, GQ He also named the Thunder guard the “most stylish player” in the NBA this year.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander wears a sweater as Allen Iverson kicks Tyronn Lue in tonight’s game against the Clippers. Lue is an assistant on the Clippers staff.
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Additionally, in August, Reebok announced a unanimous decision to bring Iverson’s “Blue Toe” request sneakers to retail stores. The answer sneaker line remains iconic. It’s right up there with Air Jordan.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has a long way to go to match Iverson’s NBA accomplishments. But it’s not a fair comparison anyway. Iverson was selected first overall by the Sixers in the 1996 draft.
Expectations were very high coming out of Georgetown. While SGA has yet to compete with Iverson, he is still one of the best guards in the league. The 2018 first round pick is unique in its own way.
Last season, in 56 starts, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander averaged 24.5 points, 5 rebounds, 5.9 assists and 1.3 steals per game. Not to mention, he shot 45.3% from the field and 30% from 3-point range.
In the year On December 22, 2021, Gilgeous-Alexander recorded his second career triple-double in the Thunder’s 108–94 win over the Denver Nuggets. He collected 27 points, 11 rebounds and 12 assists in 37 minutes of play.
