Shai Gilgeous-Alexander's 2018 NBA Draft Scouting Video | DraftExpress | ESPN

DraftExpress breaks down the strengths and weaknesses of Kentucky's Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, who according to one 2018 NBA mock draft could go No. 12 overall to the Los Angeles Clippers.
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[@armontimuzic6785]

Shai has hella potential he’s crafty and calm just like Chris Paul notice he never picks up his dribble it may not seem like much but that’s serious floor general traits! Not to mention his defense with hard work he will be the most impactful guard in this draft

[@teoxoe]

great eye

[@armontimuzic6785]

@@teoxoe thanks bro!!

[@808bboarder]

Now he’s averaging 30ppg on solid efficiency and defending great. Dude is amazing an an All-Star leading a young OKC⚡️

[@CodeUnknownTV]

Solid? Elite efficiency my guy

[@jackiswack1]

Yea I’d say it’s a tad better than “solid” efficiency

[@luciid6938]

More like all time efficiency

[@KD_SWAGGER]

This kid does multiple things with two way potential... Everything else he lacks can be worked on!

[@AlphaDwg]

None of his weaknesses are physical or even mental. Just practice and seasoning. I think at the very least he will be a rotational player. Probably a starter and even a potential all star. But I just don't see him being a bust long term. He might struggle at first to adjust though

[@KD_SWAGGER]

Agreed.

[@martinoestlund6889]

My thoughts exactly; reminds me of the path Otto Porter Jr. made, and of which this kid learning curve will look like. Needless to say, but becoming a borderline Allstar in today's talented league must be viewed as a successful draft pick -- even if that means waiting 3-4 years for the player to mature.

[@PradigyMusicman]

seems like whoever drafts him will need to be patient.

[@mkram23]

Didn't watch any knicks games, does shai and frank nilitilkina play similar?

[@jdunc3789]

I remember watching this on a college tour after my 10th grade year. Saying "This dudes gonna be tough, just watch" and now him playing at the level he's at now is so crazy to me😂Shout out to Shai man2️⃣🌩

[@lmq9516]

He’s 6’6 can guard positions 1-3 and is good at it and is a great passer, and is a solid slasher. He’ll do for me in the NBA

[@durant2609]

You’re right 😂

[@RoccstarLivinYT]

Crazy how he’s fixed all his question marks

[@HatemotivNBA]

And made the pull up his great offensive weapon

[@jiggybah1304]

Most underatted PG in the draft along with Duval

[@moogy2537]

Dejounte Murray 2.0 with a very good work ethic good presence in the locker room with very efficient basketball among guards in this draft (Trae Young, Collin Sexton). he may not be explosive as the 2 guards i say bet he's the most ready guard for the nba because of the potential two way player potential on him.

[@JSmith-kh4vo]

Most of his negatives are basically not being strong enough he needs to hit the weight room and his jump shooting. I like the pace he plays at he's very under control for a young player and he gets after it on D. Definitely a later first round pick.

[@jeysi8994]

Look at him now... he is one of the reason why okc are the 5th seed rn

[@thatnbaguy3411]

Look at him now 31pts on elite efficiency

[@Illmatic662]

Toronto Native, we're proud of you kid!

[@AlphaDwg]

TO has put out some ballers lately. Canada is going to be competing with the US in the olympics

[@Illmatic662]

They will, this guy reminds me of a less athletic Penny Hardaway which is a great thing.

[@thomastittley9645]

Hamilton not toronto, very big difference

[@aryansaini7871]

No it's not. Americans only now the major cities in Canada, if you said hamilton, no-one would have a clue where that is.

[@thomastittley9645]

ya but this person is saying it like they are from toronto and therefore should know the difference. Its like saying New York and Buffalo are the same...they just arent

[@forjordy9969]

He'd be a great fit at the clippers

[@williamsantiago9284]

ForJordy YEEES SIR WE GOT HIM

[@forjordy9969]

Some One what a steal for essential 2 2nd round picks hahaha

[@forjordy9969]

Easily the a top 3 guard in this draft

[@rocthaice]

Yes he was

[@iNinZa]

The Thunder

[@Toomuchmycuz]

Literally all his question marks he has improved rapidly. Top 3 in MVP voting this year. WOW

[@benjamingonda5332]

Man these draft express videos are really top notch. Great stuff

[@AlphaDwg]

I'm glad yall did him next was really intrigued what the DX guys thought I swear he has some serious potential

[@carringtonglasgow6694]

I love his game. During the span of the SEC tourney and March madness he looked like a real leader and he can get you a bucket. Def a playmaker. He’s gonna be a steal

[@thekingofnewyork4596]

13 to Clippers or to the Suns at 16 wouldn't mind either

[@RUMadden]

Suns would love Ayton and Alexander

[@ArkbladeIX]

The King of New York W fam

[@RUMadden]

No way 6ers are taking a suspect shooter.

[@RUMadden]

Probably Knox

[@RUMadden]

Trade Fultz????!!!! What are you on? Give up on him after a year? You really wanna start Covington this year? Fultz is gonna be a superstar bro

[@endlesspat2k234]

Look at him now a borderline all star

[@AndrewTryToBeRelevant]

Borderline superstar

[@dandyaniel5986]

32 ppg 54%FG 😮😮😮😮

[@Zay-vn8mi]

not borderline

[@xJeffHD]

Borderline all star? He’s a borderline MVP at this point

[@roberthall1818]

Thats my boy shai

[@PradigyMusicman]

He moves like a young MJ in slow motion with no explosiveness. I wonder what will happen if he fixes his flat foot issue.

[@Antbeast23]

Pradigy Musicman becomes unstoppable? Like how he is already.

[@wavyiann9788]

He became the fourth best player so far in this draft...

[@kevinyu527]

I'd argue third at this point in time

[@dortnowitzki4343]

@@kevinyu527 at this point he is if not tied just a milimeter behind Trae Yougn

[@toke4202]

He actually should've gone 2nd in that draft lol

[@WilsonSy]

Maybe 2nd best player now

[@xJeffHD]

And now he’s the second best. He’s gonna need some individual awards or he’s gonna need to win a championship to surpass Luka and take that #1 spot at some point in the future.

[@PillowTalk9]

He's the best Kentucky PG since John Wall. (In terms of NBA potential)

[@daebak7370]

PillowTalk9 hes not better than deaaron fox

[@AlphaDwg]

other than Fox sure lol

[@eczotiic8026]

Fox?

[@Hayden11-2]

I love shai but he definitely not better than fox, knight, bledsoe and even ulius but we'll see.

[@prozac.]

Daebak He lowkey is

[@robertmugabe8489]

Rumors of him going to Toronto wow

[@Justfrank_0]

Smh so we really could’ve had him huh

[@kyleyuan4398]

Future All Star

[@Zay-vn8mi]

he knew

[@og_yuh]

Welcome to the Clippers my man

[@kevinbing2699]

Hamilton Canada Represent!!!

[@brodycrossman3438]

And he has tremendous work ethic so all of his weaknesses can turn into strengths down the road

[@jellyfamxoxo4667]

this dude is the only reason why kentucky went that far to the ncaa tourney. The other kentucky players were scrubs

[@kashkien]

Jelly Fam671 Kevin Knox ?

[@lilbreezy3209]

knox

[@tucool4447]

Jelly Fam671 Ummm you forget about Kevin Knox

[@jellyfamxoxo4667]

hes one of em scrubs! HE CANT MAKE SHOTS LOL

[@k_kman321]

Jelly Fam671 I've always said knox is overrated. Guaranteed d leaguer

[@ualreadykno2K]

3 years later he just drained a logo shot against the Lakers.

[@Faze9784]

This man doesn't waste a dribble

[@Bongoinc69]

Will be the best PG in the draft, Suns should try to fill out their roster with him.

[@keonbrown3303]

He's & all around player 🔥🔥🔥

[@teatime4148]

Yeesss cousin👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾 represent hamilton

[@godofdestructiongiannis441]

Him and Eli okobo are the best pg in this year draft just my opinion though

[@Rickyrock13]

Best guard in the draft

[@mauricejordan7651]

no but a top defense guard

[@Justfrank_0]

@@mauricejordan7651 who was ur top guard?

[@kalakula9371]

He had a lot of potential, I could definitely see the 76ers picking him up if Mikal bridges and walker iv is not at number 10.

[@neelmoudgil4962]

Has rondo potential

[@IDKSam0402]

Neel Moudgil he can shoot dumbass

[@anthonyechiu]

He’s gonna be a great nba player. Very versatile. Him and ntlikina in New York will be very similar. Great wingspans and can be great great defensive players and playmakers. Won’t wow you with scoring but gets everything done sort of like a mike Conley without much scoring skills

[@prozac.]

Anthony “Mike Conley without scoring skills”

[@ejguadamuz153]

He wows me with scoring 😂

[@James-mb6jt]

I believe in him

[@william420adam]

This guys gonna be sneaky good

[@duffal0]

Future mvp

[@julioelchavez2889]

One screen from Steven Adams and this kid will be out for the season

[@howardwang2821]

One kick from draymond green and he'll be out forever

[@leondre4185]

Julio El Chavez Facts.

[@AlphaDwg]

lol 😂. Imagine when trae young catches one of these screens 🤣🤣🤣

[@ArkbladeIX]

Julio El Chavez Westbrook will probably brick it anyway so who cares 😗

[@tylerbakermusic]

Howard Wang He blocked Draymond Green 2 times headass

[@Hayden11-2]

Really hope SGA goes 14 or 16 with Jamal murray or D book, that would be hype!

[@oscarherrera9438]

Damn the description was right

[@tizzlerizzle9673]

That’s my boy straight out of Hamilton county Tennessee man

[@teatime4148]

JayTee Vlogs that’s my cousinnn

[@AlexanderPrince1990]

When are we going to get the scouting video for the Young Bull???????????????

[@ronnanbenitez8488]

Man this kid is good , wish the Knicks didn't have 4 pg

[@Barncore]

Reminds me of Delon Wright, but has like 4 years on him age wise so there's more potential there

[@AkiiJayUno]

He cut his hair and unlocked lotto mode

[@MLA831]

Better than Collin Sexton imo

[@Orinap]

Sexton is overrated

[@MCAntMonk615]

Good thing clippers got em. Jerry West can sense talent in a mile away

[@vince3139]

the way he handles the ball, changes speed and floaters around the rim remind me of lou williams. that jumpshot looks very broken tho

[@lambsauce9200]

Raptors fans doing some scouting right now

[@willlowry2288]

lmao you already know would you trade Lowry for this guy or are you not convinced

[@Dangorusjackson]

Young OG Anunoby lmao 🧐

[@androidkharifatman]

They do mikal/miles bridges yet?

[@isaacsampson2256]

Shay Gilgeous Alexander reminds me of George Hill

[@fakechanneldetector1091]

Welcome to okc

[@LEEeveryday]

How much hype would this kid get if he came from the Euro League?

[@tnikoli40]

LEE everyday none

[@9898little]

If he doesn’t work on his jump shot the nba will see him as another Michael Carter-Williams, which I really hope isn’t the case I want him to do great things

[@RoccstarLivinYT]

Status update 🤣

[@tyrejackson2977]

Dude sounds like elfrid Payton honestly

[@gucciak-4740]

Tyre Jackson If he doesn’t get a 3pt shot, then basically yeah

[@JSmith-kh4vo]

Yep, has all the tools but is missing a jump shot. I see a lot of Payton in his game if Payton can develop a consistent shot he'd be a star

[@kaysnow5567]

J. Smith He shot 40%. Its not like he’s bad at it, he’s just more of a catch and shoot type of guy. Payton was never this polished skilled.

[@JSmith-kh4vo]

Kay Cee A player like him who has the ball in his hand will need to be more than a spot up shooter. And the way he shoots the ball I think players will get to him and disrupt his shot easier on closeouts

[@kaysnow5567]

J. Smith Never once did I say he didn’t need to improve. Just saying the comp is trash because they are completely different players.

[@Visualhead_Spacer]

Shoot first PG, not bad tho. Wish we could have a CP3 type player

[@andrefigueiredo4511]

16 pick

[@chen631]

OK, good that he is "projected" to be drafted 12-20, not the guy for Lakers.

[@natecollins800]

similar to donovan mitchells draft express last yr

[@gabrielnorori3106]

Lets go Raps, make it happen! #wethenorth

[@BossofBosses111]

How the fuck do you go 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8 and then skip the number 9 Prospect in Mikal Bridges to go straight to number 12?

[@sandiesideup]

Rumour has it the Raptors are vying for him. I hope they can make some trades for him.

[@nikolatodorovic168]

So DeRozan or Lowry for him and K. Love, if Toronto wants to restructure

[@snakesupreme]

He’s like a slightly less athletic Penny Hardaway

[@pmillhooper1]

If robert williams isnt there at 15 I could see the wizards getting him as a back up guard. I don't want another average 3 and d guy on our team

[@derekzhang42]

Dejonte Murray or Delon Wright type player

[@TMK12]

DeRozan for Gallinari and Shai

[@Antbeast23]

He can finish

[@DemiRonin]

He looks EXACTLY like Pat Mccaw in terms of game. Maybe a little better with the court vision.... but GSW getting Mccaw at 38...and Cha getting Shai @ 11?? Prove me wrong Shai!!

[@legodisthebesteversomelege4778]

Lebron is the best player in the world.

[@MorseCodeMC]

These comps are decent but I think he most resembles Delon Wright

[@prozac.]

RAPS IN 4 Lol

[@robertso24]

I hope the raptors are not actually trying to pick him up. Reminds me of Delon Wright, exact same game.

[@thatguydaquan5109]

😭😭

[@Jawarhalahl]

He is Kyle Lowry with length

[@Balunliinfi]

Stiff jumpshot you all young players need to watch kobe and tmac jumpshot such a beauty and then grow from them

[@pkamvp]

After mikal, he’s my favorite player in the draft. Sixers grab this man if mikal is gone

[@Thehillest]

#11 to Hornets??

[@kennethtran769]

H town represent

[@mj45isgreat]

I see Kyle Anderson

[@prozac.]

george aguirre HUGE L

[@blazinpyromaniac]

He looks like a better offensive Kris Dunn

[@MyPieman22]

less talented version of d russell but plays more within his means i like it

[@lemonrancher1037]

Jason Kidd

[@navidb]

Team canadan

[@nhojretsihksotneirrab7360]

11

[@arthurbynum]

Dennis Schroeder in my eyes

[@AlphaDwg]

a taller Schroeder but I get the comparison. Could be better though because of his physical tools. Shcroeder aint no scrub though he just plays on an awful team and can't be your best player or you are going no where. But he's a starting point guard in the league though

[@kevinbing2699]

Better Defensive Instincts

[@christopherhillep1737]

Not fast enough

[@Hellcat-to3yh]

NoSideAB I don't see the comparison.

[@prozac.]

NoSideAB huge L

[@abdirahmanhassan7375]

What is easier to teach offense or defense

[@Corey41929]

Abdirahman Hassan prob defense

[@abdirahmanhassan7375]

corey darko why

[@Corey41929]

Abdirahman Hassan I see more potential in Shai . If he improves jumper which he can since he’s shot 80 percent from the FT line, hr can be a two way star. Miles can be a good role player but I don’t see the same star potential

[@abdirahmanhassan7375]

But miles is more athletic and everyone knows you can't teach size and athleticism. And shai just seems too skinny to produce at the next level and miles is arleady a great two way star

[@Corey41929]

Abdirahman Hassan I wouldn’t say great tour overrating his offense a little. His shot is inconsistent and he has a suspect handle. The fact he didn’t improve that much from year 2 is a concern. Outside of transition he struggles in half court settings which Shai thrived in. Miles also has a short wingspan shai’s winspan is actually longer. Shai can put on weight through nba conditioning. He’s consistently out of the top 12 in most big boards 4 a reason

[@Trapgodtre]

Did he say “in his bag”? 😂😂😂 wow

[@ebone729]

The thumbnail looks like gilgeous Alexander has a afro

[@MrBlackyist]

pls fall to 16

[@allstopblue5717]

He can’t shoot. Modern nba point guards must shoot and be able to create their own shot. Everything else looks pretty good.

[@refso509]

Next Rondo

[@jellyfamkev3028]

Dejonte murry 😶😶

[@yuch1102]

like a rodney hood

[@michaelwright8427]

Welcome to la. Lob city part two.

[@Jaejin7]

If you are a fan of him then better start looking at the dark side. Cause when you are biased of something, you almost never look at the bad sides. Theres like a lot of lottery picks who has been in the league for 5 years now, that turn out to be nothing and is now playing for Charlotte hornets. Yeah sure almost every downside of him could be fix by hitting the gym and putting in more weight, but I think what is bad about him for now is the shooting form. That form looks like it will need about a whole baseball game before he could pull it up. And no, apparently when youve been using that shooting form for almost since you started basketball its hard to change. I mean look at poor Ben Simmons. poor poor simmons. He'd prob be still usable in the league with his height and length for defensive purposes. You saying he will be a nightmare at the point guard spot cause of his point guard instincts? You do know how quick and crafty point guards in the NBA right? some times hes kinda out of the game when defending the pick and roll. which is another thing that is overly used in the NBA. Fix shooting form, get more weight, and with the guidance of someone whos a good pointguard in terms of running the offense and at the same time having someone who plays good defence he could improve. Unless he dont.

[@AlphaDwg]

well yeah he's not a finished product but none of these players are. Even doncic

[@Benny2huncho]

Why they compare him to two scrubs who were carried in the finals

[@AlphaDwg]

why are you guys so illiterate they are comparing their body types good lord it says so right there in the video. So quick to comment but not quick to read lol

[@sylvonbryant2786]

He lacks elite top speed. He is to slow to avoid contact the way he does. I hope that is just a result of hime not wanting to get injured in the meaningless NCAA games.

[@AlphaDwg]

you don't need elite top speed to succeed in the nba dude

[@sylvonbryant2786]

I never said he would not succeed. I would not take him in the lottery tho. Im saying his style of play in college were he look to be play to carefully. Will have to change on the next level.