Thunder star named Paris All-Second Team

Brody Bitters

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With men’s basketball coming to a close for the 2024 Paris Olympics, FIBA announced the All-Olympic teams, and OKC Thunder’s Shai Gilgeous-Alexander did not disappoint.

 

Although Canada did not medal in this year's Olympic games with a loss to the eventual silver medal winner, France, they displayed to the world that they do not fall short in the talent category. 

 

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander put up an astounding 21 points per game, over four rebounds, and four assists. While SGA ranked second on the team in rebounds, he led the team in almost every other major statistical category, including points, assists, steals, and blocks. There is no question that Shai deserved a place on the Paris All-Second team, and there may even be an argument that he deserved Paris All-First team.

 

Fellow Thunder teammate, Luguentz Dort, also played a vital role in Canada’s success as he averaged over six points per game, as well as nearly two rebounds and assists per game. 

 

Now, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and the Oklahoma City Thunder enter the 2024-25 season coming off of being the youngest number one seed in NBA history and a Western Conference semi-finals appearance. Averaging over 30 points per game, alongside six assists and over five rebounds, Shai looks to help lead this Thunder squad to yet another first seed and an even deeper playoff run that leads to a NBA championship.

 

Brody Bitters

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Brody Bitters is a graduate from Butler University, where he studied Sports Media and Strategic Communications for four years. Brody previously worked as a sports reporter in Zanesville, Ohio, where he covered all things athletics from high school football, baseball, and track & field to the NBA, NFL, and MLB. Born and raised in Columbus, Ohio, Brody played basketball, football, and soccer and is a diehard Buckeye. Moreover, Brody is a massive fan of the Oklahoma City Thunder and the Denver Broncos, which appear random on paper, but have very specific and unique backstories.