Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has led his Oklahoma City Thunder to the NBA Finals, and they're now just four wins away from the NBA Championship. The young superstar says Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant played a part in his upbringing.

Even though he never had the chance to meet him, Gilgeous-Alexander credited Kobe Bryant for the inspiration he gave an entire generation of fans.

How Shai Gilgeous-Alexander draws ‘influence’ from Kobe Bryant

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander was named the Most Valuable Player of the 2024-25 season, leading the Thunder to 64 regular season wins while averaging 32.7 points, 5.0 rebounds, 6.4 assists, and 1.7 steals per game. He did so while shooting 51.9 percent from the field and 37.5 percent from three.

A recent video that surfaced on social media sh

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