Locked On NBA – Daily Podcast On The National Basketball Association

GAME NIGHT: The One Where Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Became the BEST Player in the NBA

Mar 10, 2026
They debate whether Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is now the best player in the league after a jaw-dropping duel with Nikola Jokic. They recap Jokic’s triple-double, Aaron Gordon’s return, and how OKC battled without key players. They highlight surprising contributions from Jared McCain, AJ Mitchell, and Tim Hardaway Jr. Other quick takes cover a Jazz upset, Clippers momentum swings, and tanking drama in Memphis vs Brooklyn.
Ask episode
AI Snips
Chapters
Transcript
Episode notes
INSIGHT

SGA Argued As Best Player In Basketball

  • Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is being argued as the best player in the NBA based on elite consistency and impact.
  • Nick Angstadt and Ryland Stiles point to SGA's record-tying 126 straight 20-point games and late-game heroics vs Denver as proof.
INSIGHT

SGA's Complete Game Sealed The Win

  • SGA's all-around efficiency and control defined the win: 35 points, 15 assists, nine rebounds, zero turnovers.
  • Camille Davis highlights his calmness, ability to score, create and distribute under pressure, and career-high assists.
INSIGHT

Thunder Won Through Identity Not Personnel

  • OKC beat Denver despite missing key defensive players by leaning into identity and process.
  • Nick Angstadt lists absences (Chet Holmgren, Isaiah Hartenstein, Jalen Williams, Caruso) yet praises role players like AJ Mitchell and Jared McCain stepping up.
Get the Snipd Podcast app to discover more snips from this episode
Get the app