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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[@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

[@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

[@ttyrone28]

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

[@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

[@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

[@PowderKegel]

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

[@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!

[@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

[@treyseeman8819]

Loving the Anderson. Paak in the background

[@Darkredwood]

I knew I recognized the song!

[@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.

[@akshayrbhavsar]

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.

[@kevfartt]

you deserve so many subs man absolutely love your channel!

[@Blue-no4jt]

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

[@DougieBuckets22]

this video made me want the clips to draft him so bad - and then we traded him for the snake

[@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!!!

[@Nikowalov]

This analysis is soo on point!

[@borpscampson]

that r&b drummer metaphor was one of the most outstanding basketball-music metaphors i've ever heard. great channel my man, very well thought out and presented, keep it up

[@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

[@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!

[@averageduck1327]

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

[@sstavo_]

Even now he is blossoming so far in the preseason

[@psnbigounce9904]

This was a damn high quality vid I’m so happy the clippers could snag Shai cuz he seems awesome Definitely deserved the sub and like

[@ChannelPKtown]

CLIPPER NATION

[@Brennanrr]

Okc nation

[@godsah]

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

[@raynardarisgraha4688]

damn your videos are such high quality "video essay" video types! definitely would watch more of these, even for current nba players. you've earned a sub :)

[@kbuckets9060]

So far he’s great 👍

[@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

[@danielnadeau1752]

that jump clip w the roots drummer was dope

[@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

[@joshnyamburi]

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

[@iscomoura7610]

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

[@Boots3916]

Love the R&B metaphor and that you then used .Paak in the background

[@Taylorcoltsfan18]

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

[@rossjn9885]

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

[@darkpro44]

concise and to the point with good tone and accent

[@kelinflynn5457]

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

[@Theevilrhino]

I think he'd be a great fit on the sixers as well. If they can get him to buy in on the defensive side I could see him being a great secondary ball handler next to Simmons and help take some pressure off and slow him down when he gets sped up and starts turning it over

[@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

[@reelohara1001]

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

[@henrymanahan2764]

do romeo langford next year

[@ChristIsKing5454]

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

[@senpaicatz]

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

[@ericmata3728]

How does this channel not have a million more subs? Telling friends about your channel. Btw, im a lakers fan so since we pick late in the 1st i wouldnt mind a quick look at kevin huerter, deanthony melton or mitchell robinson (there might not be much out there on him). Thanks

[@blue_diamond_gem]

You called it, even draft selection

[@nykareem2001]

Really high quality content

[@samsonm4429]

great videos

[@Cactusjake115]

From what I’m hearing Phoenix loves him at 16 and may try and move up to get him if needed. This is something Ryan has done very consistently when they think they found their guy. We will see how it works out. I really like the Shaun Livingston comp. The flow to his game is something I think Ayton would play well with.

[@jeesupark4957]

Can you please do another one on him???

[@coopersprings8150]

The meteoric rise of your Chanel

[@jacksonjones2220]

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

[@janschroder6982]

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

[@BigBrumGames]

Definitely one of my favorite guys to come through Kentucky. Watching his progression was absolutely amazing and reminded of the ascension that Eric Bledsoe and Tyler Ulis had. On a sidebar, I would love to see a video on Mitchell Robinson. Such a mysterious player in the sense that no one has really seen anything from him in over a year now, and even before that there weren’t many headlines on him although he was an amazing high school player. Just a thought! Great video, again!

[@lemonrancher1037]

Blake Brumfield i think the clippers will take a chance on him since dj is leaving

[@BigBrumGames]

lemon rancher Even if Deandre Jordan ends up playing elsewhere next season, they’re not at all the same position.

[@lemonrancher1037]

Blake Brumfield I'm talking about Mitchell robinson the center but yeah the clippers should get both players if there both there even though they have a lot of guards they should trade austin rivers to

[@BigBrumGames]

lemon rancher ahh I see what you’re saying. As far as I know Mitchell Robinson hasn’t sold any NBA teams that he’s a first round pick right now. I can see a few teams taking a stab at him as a second rounder this year at best, but I honestly think his best bet at this point may be to head overseas for a year or two unless he can get on with a good college. May even take the g-league route.

[@lemonrancher1037]

Blake Brumfield the lakers promised to take him at 25 and told him not to go the combine i think it would be interesting to see the clippers steal there pick and continue the petty one sided riverly between the franchises he can dunk from the free throw line at 7,1 and has a ok jumpshot that is all i know about him

[@DAMIGLM16]

Great content

[@kamoooosa]

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

[@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

[@Keezus.]

You must love Kyle Anderson huh

[@GB8492]

Awesome scouting! Can you do Hamidou Diallo video whenever you get a chance please?😎

[@blck.]

Love the vids. Smart topics and you back up all of them with reasoning.

[@doza-yb6em]

Reminds me of Malcolm Brogdon, won’t wow you with his moves but he gets the job done

[@FreeAmerica-sc9hu]

Great Channel

[@PSL09]

When u gotta sleep and u wake up to this channel having an extra nine HUNDRED subs

[@rashb3994]

Anyone who slips Pepe Sanchez into a video is true baller or fan! I used to love that guy. Well done on the video overall. Yes those guys who have a knack for getting to the hole with minimal to average athleticism have a gift that translates. Steph Curry and Steve Nash were crafty not hyper athletic. Though Nash was said to be a lot quicker than he looked. Sam Cassell also had a knack and he made any team he went to competitive,.

[@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!

[@dennisthemenace855]

Shaun Livingston before the injury watch

[@mbengaful]

Livingston with 3 pt range

[@abdullahateyeh8842]

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

[@BroderickMcGarvey]

would love to see him on the cavs

[@wilsonyang4505]

He just got the bag

[@diversealkebulan6425]

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

[@storx61]

Do an update about his 20-20-10 explosion :)

[@chiphxncho9501]

Playing pretty insane in OKC 😳

[@jasondelatorre4992]

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

[@rockets1234]

Could you do josh Christopher Noah Farrakhan

[@kvngbrev3737]

Now look at him he a buck now ❕💪🏽

[@billyroche320]

Fantastic video

[@donnybrazi1704]

Do Jalen hood shafino

[@ROBINSON206ful]

CLIPPERS!!!

[@tylerlogan833]

Sugar Ray Robinson, Jr THUNDER!!!

[@GetSiked]

Would love to know more about Michael Porter

[@stretchluv]

Thunder made a great move moving Paul George for him. This video is great because a few years later, it’s proven itself out.

[@nagameel7324]

3 years later even more

[@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.

[@mares7613]

Hilarious :):):) Good work, man.

[@devvv4616]

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

[@Beku_music]

DIME DROP DIME DROP DIME DROP

[@karldaenke]

Are you going to do one of these scouting reports on my man Doncic?

[@brendonbridges5407]

Come in OKC!

[@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.

[@degola777]

Shai can play 3? Is Denver a good fit?

[@CowabungaBreezyTV]

Can u do lonnie walker??

[@lambsauce9200]

Raptors fans doing some scouting right now

[@jaradwinklepleck1769]

his handle is legit!

[@samsule8339]

This is interesting channel.

[@raymondhaynes7027]

Do one on trevon duval

[@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.

[@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.

[@tgs40]

Nice Roger Deakins reference.

[@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

[@duhhherrooo]

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

[@TheKnicks2012]

Clippers better hope he’s there.

[@eduardopardo4028]

3:49 I’m sorry Shai but that was Shaqtin a Fool 😂😂😂😂

[@leonardveresov4337]

George Hill would be a good comparison

[@orionl1769]

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

[@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