Thunder All-Star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander was traded from the Clippers after his rookie season, while his head coach Mark Daigneault was gearing up for his first campaign. While discussing Gilgeous-Alexander's demeanor as the Thunder's leader, Daigneault also pointed to SGA's thoughtfulness during postgame pressers as he addressed the media.

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is mostly an expressionless, seemingly emotionless model of consistency. Whether Oklahoma City's superstar guard has an off night or scores 50 points, the cool Canadian sticks to the script.

Gilgeous-Alexander's mentality has come under scrutiny after a video showed him laughing following the Thunder's loss in overtime during Game 3, where they blew a lead. Fans expressed their displeasure on social media.