Shai Gilgeous-Alexander

The Shai Gilgeous-Alexander breakout tour rolled on with yet another clutch bucket. The 2023 first-time All-Star laid the groundwork for his future selection as he haunted the Portland Trail Blazers with a game-winning baseline fadeaway over Justise Winslow as time expired. The emerging star capped an incredible performance with a game-high 35 points that included a flawless 14 for 14 showing at the foul line while also chipping in six assists and two blocks as his Oklahoma City Thunder picked up a 123-121 win on December 19, 2022. Gilgeous-Alexander finished fifth in MVP voting in his fifth pro season, and his 31.4 points per game was the fourth-best mark in the league. He was one of just six players to average 30 points or better in 2023 and led the NBA with 669 free throws made.