The Meteoric Rise of Shai Gilgeous Alexander - Player Analysis / Scouting Reel

Who's the best point guard in the 2018 NBA Draft? A year ago, I would've said you were crazy if you said Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, but it could very well be true. On this episode of the Dime Drop Deep Dive (D4? Maybe.), we take a look at the strengths and weaknesses of the lanky and elusive Shai Gilgeous-Alexander.
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[@duffal0]

“I don’t expect Shai to be a big time scorer” *31 ppg scorer in his 5th season*😂

[@Kroc__16]

Big SGA guy and I did not expect this 🤣 knew he was gonna be very good tho

[@zzz.tyrone]

no one did he clearly lives in the gym putting up ton of shots 😂

[@sstavo_]

Even now he is blossoming so far in the preseason

[@joshnyamburi]

Just binge watched like 7 of your vids😂 dope content and analysis 👌🏽

[@bl4315]

DIME DROP DIME DROP DIME DROP

[@kvngbrev3737]

Now look at him he a buck now ❕💪🏽

[@devvv4616]

what would they do with fultz tho? they are kinda the same player, fultz more promising before he lost his shot

[@raptors2019]

This kids solid. Passes the eye test and has good footwork coming into the league. He needs to focus on being a pure poont guard and not get into that combo guard group

[@whytheracecardisplayed8261]

The more Kentucky vids the better! #bbn

[@coopersprings8150]

I hope he falls to the pacers. Him and oladipo would be deadly on defense

[@theofficialphil]

Hey dime drop just wanted to inform you of another Canadian hooper that plays in a way the really resembles Shai Gil his name is Philippe Nahimana though he is not 6’6 he is 6’0 with a 6’8-6’9 wingspan here’s a couple videos about him on KZbin you should check them out. Also he happens to be from my home town and i am the one responsible for recording games so I could get you some game footage maybe you’d make a video about him. Let me know if you are interested!

[@한눈의왕]

This video has aged extremely well

[@ohmangoddamn1986]

Has it? Lmao. Now Shai is already a near elite scorer with his flaws being playmaking. Which is the opposite of what the video says lol

[@Anunez3_]

“More of a secondary guard with high level scorers around him”

[@alijahmiles8593]

Doing numbers in the league lol. All grind

[@jkim4994]

오 한국인

[@connormiller5084]

To this day it does

[@amanmalik117]

This video aged well LMAO He’s a stud

[@cheeto6057]

Like De’Aaron Fox, the most slept on player in the draft

[@blackdeku8917]

lol it really aged well shai and dennis are carrying okc with chris paul in it

[@Blue-no4jt]

This kid is like the PG reincarnation of Tim Duncan. All fundamentals, no celebration.

[@PowderKegel]

Just found your channel last night. These videos are top notch. Could you do Tyler Herro and Darius Garland?

[@TunezCottage]

Are you exclusively looking at prospects because this video format would be amazing to see used to maybe like analyze the rookies first seasons in the NBA. I for one would love to see you breakdown Harry Giles next year, or Markelle etc. So many players, so little time.

[@deathwish_ASR]

agreed, do a video on harry giles

[@rohanmathew5692]

Yes. Great idea.

[@michaelhashimoto5494]

He started a new series here! It might have what you want.. but no Giles. Hahah kzbin.info/aero/PLiI3wRw9PbSY_sIyMXLyNLLSkrkaurbtg

[@Jo-hq4zt]

Not anymore

[@damienswan11]

Just subbed. This is my 5th video watched of yours in a row. Love your approach and analysis on each video! This might be my new fave Bball channel!

[@Shabutie554]

Depressed OKC fan watching this at 5am. Westbrook about to be gone. I'm starting to come around....

[@thedimedrop8153]

Shai is going to be your favorite player

[@senpaicatz8124]

It is what u called "long term investing" #thunderup😉

[@treyseeman8819]

Loving the Anderson. Paak in the background

[@pkamvp]

I knew I recognized the song!

[@ChannelPKtown]

CLIPPER NATION

[@Brennanrr]

Okc nation

[@reelohara1001]

He's the main guy now tho. And scoring is not a problem for shai.

[@AkshayBhavsar1989]

Been waiting for this vid for a while! Well done! I always say, Shai's got that old man game that can't be defended by athletes. Just elite understanding of footwork and angles. Definitely will go down as one of my favorite cats. #BBN

[@thesacredwematanye]

Akshay Bhavsar good post, agreed. Hope he goes to a contender.

[@richardhodges5409]

He reminds me of Kyle Anderson from the Spurs.

[@KJ-yn8pr]

Richard Hodges I think he’s a tad bit more athletic but yeah they are very similar

[@Diego-oh2tk]

I want him on phx sooo bad. he is a great fit with Booker, he can grow into a good versitale defender, can playmake, hit open shots but isn't a ball dominant player. Give him a year or 2 to develop behind a veteran pg where he can improve his decision making, his 3 point shot, and bulk up he'll be a great player

[@1ghettoluxury]

Feitan that’s exactly what’s happening except for the booker thing

[@coopersprings8150]

The meteoric rise of your Chanel

[@jacksonjones2220]

It sounds like Shai would be a perfect fit on the clippers team that traded him

[@kevfartt]

you deserve so many subs man absolutely love your channel!

[@henrymanahan2764]

do romeo langford next year

[@TheKnicks2012]

Clippers better hope he’s there.

[@ROBINSON206ful]

CLIPPERS!!!

[@tylerlogan833]

Sugar Ray Robinson, Jr THUNDER!!!

[@ChannelPKtown]

CLIPPER NATION

[@damienswan11]

Love this kid. Awesome measurables with high IQ and an all around game. Reminds me of Ron Harper/Shawn Livingston. Hopefully he goes somewhere where he can immediately play. If he drops down past 10 he is a steal for sure.

[@baloux]

Raps are so high on him as per Marc Stein. They're trying to get a pick high enough to get him. Lowry's probably gone.

[@duffal0]

U were right

[@Nikowalov]

This analysis is soo on point!

[@kbuckets9060]

So far he’s great 👍

[@Keezus.]

You must love Kyle Anderson huh

[@iscomoura7610]

PLS DROP MORE CONTENT! I LOVE WATCHING YOUR SHIT! BEST SCOUTING VIDS IN THE NET!

[@jasondelatorre4992]

Shai is going to be an Oklahoma legend when his career is over

[@jeesupark4957]

Can you please do another one on him???

[@lambsauce9200]

Raptors fans doing some scouting right now

[@averageduck1327]

Dude these are amazing, idk if this is your second channel or something but if not you're gunna BLOW UP🍻🍻🍻

[@RoccstarLivinYT]

Shai turned into that high level scorer 🤣

[@blue_diamond_gem]

You called it, even draft selection

[@gabe425]

Sounds like a very interesting defender, in fact he sounds a LOT like Frank Ntilikina. Good job on all these analysis videos, now I can have a better understanding of this draft

[@NextLevelMorphs]

WTH?! How did this channel slip past me? I just discovered it yesterday and I already burned through almost all your videos! Well done man! Looking forward to many more or your player profile breakdowns to come. So good!!!

[@dimelo58]

He’s now a monster in the league.

[@dennisthemenace855]

Shaun Livingston before the injury watch

[@mbengaful]

Livingston with 3 pt range

[@godsah]

Dang man your videos are straight fire! Keep making them!

[@kelinflynn5457]

I literally just realized you were only at 10k, just assumed you were a huge channel from the video quality.

[@Taylorcoltsfan18]

Your videos are awesome man. Could you do some Florida gators basketball players? Maybe like Chris chiozza or jalen Hudson

[@CaptainProx]

Shai is gonna be that guy who doesn’t get all the credit or attention but you are DAMN glad to have on your team...he reminds me of a longer Malcolm Brogdon in terms of just being a great all around combo guard and the ability to handle himself in the biggest situations...he could be a huge X factor for a championship team

[@isakmaaan0326]

Or the star player?

[@jamesh7469]

And now he has all the attention lol

[@duhhherrooo]

This lil bruh gon ball out. Y'all sleeping big time. #BBN

[@nahiyan91]

This is phenomenal content. Keep it up. I sort of wish you stay your own and make independent content, but I would not be surprised if you join the bigger fish.

[@matthawkins4199]

A Jerome Robinson video would be awesome, showing the other clippers guard paired with him would be really great to see. Especially because it seems like no one has talked about him much and there's not a lot out there on him to really see. You're video format is so amazing, clean, and clear. KEEP IT UP!!!

[@spaceydakid4965]

dope video can you do one on trevon duval and anfernee simoms

[@spaceydakid4965]

i grew up with him tbh from the altamonte area so im a little biased lol but I think he has the potential to be special reminds me of fultz and monk but I do believe he needs to land in the right scenerio

[@jamesh7469]

Coming from January 2024 where this man is a top 3 MVP candidate and has the youngest team in the league getting attention as a title favorite. Crazy that J Kyle was higher on Shai than most and still underestimated him, "not a high level scorer in the league" is really funny

[@TeamMetaYugioh]

Why the push for the Sixers? We already have 2/3 effective point guards in Ben, TJ, and Markelle. He doesn't bring the elite shooting or defensive versatility against wings that we need from this draft. We already have two long/tall point guard with limited shooting capabilities.

[@ClubEDCguate]

Seeing Shai play I get a feeling of a more polished Michael Carter-Williams, with a slightly higher ceiling, hence I'm thinking that the Sixers would think twice about drafting him.

[@kamoooosa]

And he's a bonafide stud for OKC this year. This video aged extremely well.

[@Scottsdaleofficesteve]

Reminds me of Delon Wright. He should be an effective player!

[@muddeer5383]

No, man. His comp is Gary Payton, the Glove. Watch him move, or glide, on the floor.

[@andrewsummersgill6863]

Or if your the Knicks you take Frank Ntilikina.....

[@TheXLCustoms]

Sounds like a Frank Ntilikina clone, would love to see frank attack the basket the way shai does. Besides that in all other areas of the game they are comparable.

[@rockets1234]

Could you do josh Christopher Noah Farrakhan

[@nickos9190]

I think he is a little bit like the french prince frank from New York so I don't think NY would be a good fit but great vid

[@Barncore]

P.s. Shai kinda reminds me of Delon Wright

[@davidqlee3342]

make a video on his teammate Jerome Robinson. please lol

[@foodboy56]

Delon Wright is the perfect comparison

[@biggogayo7334]

Watching this after his 20/20/10 game

[@milesbrown1235]

Jesus Christ and King!

[@leonardveresov4337]

George Hill would be a good comparison

[@danielnadeau1752]

that jump clip w the roots drummer was dope

[@Donutoperatorsuncle]

My mom used to be his schools superintendent

[@jeanballet7951]

He’s poor mans Frank Ntilikina

[@redpeaux2107]

"The Eel"

[@BUFFVLO]

your production value is a1

[@samsonm4429]

great videos

[@darkpro44]

concise and to the point with good tone and accent

[@orionl1769]

I hope to the god that we can pick him at 16. #SunsNation

[@NicccExchange]

Fkn called it

[@t.g.i.f2936]

YOU WOULD LOVE CASSIUS WINSTON

[@camerondawes1898]

Shai’s pull ups give me a headache.

[@the256kid]

Let’s do this thunder nation

[@samsule8339]

This is interesting channel.

[@blakeq9325]

Unpopular opinion: By the end of the season Shai was the 2nd best Cal-era point guard behind Tyler Ulis. Fight me.

[@blakeq9325]

The Dime Drop Hmmm. I felt more comfortable with the ball in Shai's hands. I thought he was more decisive and took better shots (save the sweet 16 loss). Knight was a better on-ball defender. And it's hard to argue against a Final Four. That team's perimeter D was bonkers.

[@sakreligous1946]

RECON Don gtfoh

[@sakreligous1946]

The Dime Drop lol u see this guy?

[@SnapBackBoy1999]

RECON Don John Wall Eric Bledsoe Achrie Goodwin were all better than him

[@KJ-yn8pr]

RECON Don Boy you looking for clout lol

[@CowabungaBreezyTV]

Can u do lonnie walker??

[@abdullahateyeh8842]

Great vid bro, I think young will be drafted first, but I'm hoping it's SGA #bbn

[@donnybrazi1704]

Do Jalen hood shafino

[@MemestiffGaming]

A team like the Hornets or Nuggets should draft him in the late lottery picks. Both teams need help defensively and Shai is a solid defender at the guard position. Both teams also already have ball dominant guards (Murray/Barton, Walker/Monk), so getting a defensive minded guard that can help contribute greatly, albiet quietly could be very helpful. His wingspan, efficiency and presence in the locker room alone makes him valuable. I'm calling it now, he might be one of the best out of the 2018 NBA Draft Class!

[@comrad1410]

maybe the spurs?

[@KJ-yn8pr]

Dejuante Murray ??

[@raymondhaynes7027]

Do one on trevon duval

[@jaradwinklepleck1769]

his handle is legit!

[@videoguy640]

As a Sixers fan, not liking this guy at 10 at all. With the opportunity to get either Bridges, maybe Trae, or even Carter, it's a reach and a half. I do like SGA, but 10 will be our last chance to get a high ceiling guy from the draft in a while. He doesn't push the needle much, and I can't see him being better than TJ unless he evolves into a scorer at the next level. And with Fultz's jumper continuously improving, he would be redundant. I'd love him at 26, but he'll go before then.

[@humblehustledlo4983]

Raptors future pg

[@jacksonjones2220]

miss u g

[@diversealkebulan6425]

Great job. Hope sixers grab him, 🎁 package fultz, 26 pic Covington throw in a 2nd Bayless and get Leonard. Love your work.

[@Barncore]

THE EEL WITH FEEL. ^ That's the impression i get from your Shai analysis. This is the first video of yours i've watched and i LOVE it. I'm a draft nut, a lover of smooth beats like Anderson Paak, and i require comedy in order to stay truly engaged so we're a match made in heaven. Gonna go gobble up the rest of your content now. Keep up the steady content creation!

[@Byronic19134]

Bruh you gotta be a Philly guy with the Pepe Sanchez shout out... Anyways Shai actually reminds me of Andre Miller because of his pace a set shot.

[@joshantonio6894]

This Kid should play for San Antonio to develop properly. Look at Kyle Anderson, he's like 2x slower than him and have shorter wingspan

[@janschroder6982]

great video. I was thinking who the sixers could pick at 10 besides Mikal Bridges and i really starting to like SGA.

[@rossjn9885]

Great background music that fits the narrative. He reminds me of Shaun Livingston with better shooting.