Thunder’s Mark Daigneault Reveals Major Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Change After Spurs Win

Following the Oklahoma City Thunder's 116-104 victory over the San Antonio Spurs, head coach Mark Daigneault revealed that the team intentionally adjusted where Shai Gilgeous-Alexander operates offensively. Daigneault noted that Oklahoma City emphasized positioning the star guard in different spots throughout the preseason to help the offensive attack evolve. Gilgeous-Alexander led the Thunder with 32 points in the season-opening road win.

According to writer Anthony G Halkias II, deploying Gilgeous-Alexander from unfamiliar areas could prevent defenses from anticipating his tendencies. The tactical tweak aims to create new scoring chances for both Gilgeous-Alexander and teammates like Chet Holmgren and Jalen Williams.