Thunder GM Responds to Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Free-Throw Narrative
Summary
Oklahoma City Thunder general manager Sam Presti responded to claims that player Shai Gilgeous-Alexander tries to get fouled to increase his free-throw points. Presti said Gilgeous-Alexander’s style is not about seeking fouls and highlighted the positive impact he has on the game.Key Facts
- Sam Presti is the general manager of the Oklahoma City Thunder basketball team.
- Shai Gilgeous-Alexander won the NBA MVP award two seasons in a row.
- Some people say Gilgeous-Alexander often tries to get fouled to score more from free throws.
- Presti said he never discussed this idea with Gilgeous-Alexander and disagrees with it.
- Gilgeous-Alexander drew 415 fouls during the season, with only 11 fouls challenged.
- He averaged 9 free-throw attempts per game in the 2025-26 regular season, third highest in the league.
- In the playoffs, he averaged 9.9 free-throw attempts per game before the Thunder lost in the Western Conference Finals.
- Presti wants people to recognize Gilgeous-Alexander’s positive contributions to basketball.
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