Shai Gilgeous-Alexander

After a couple of seasons spent near the bottom of the Western Conference standings, first-time All-Star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has the Oklahoma City Thunder competing for a playoff berth in 2023. It’s easy to understand why, as the dynamic playmaker makes a big impact for Team Giannis in only 10 minutes, using a slick behind-the-back, through-the-legs handle to get past Jaren Jackson Jr. before finishing with a slam. Gilgeous-Alexander — who entered the break fifth in the league in scoring at 30.8 points per game — made four of his five shots for nine points while also dishing out seven assists in his squad’s 184-175 All-Star Game win over Team LeBron on February 19, 2023.