There aren’t too many people who have spent more time covering Shai Gilgeous-Alexander than the Oklahoman’s own columnist Joe Mussatto.

Michael and Joe discuss Shai’s early days at Kentucky, his first year in OKC, SGA’s rapid improvement, becoming the face of the franchise for the Thunder, the changing grading scale with the playoffs around the corner, Chet’s historic rookie season and answering the question: The Thunder’s postseason wil be a success if __ happens and more!

Host and producer: Michael Martin (@MichaelOnSports)

Guest: Joe Mussatto (@Joe_Mussatto)

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Timestamps:

Intro (0:10)

What Joe remembers about covering Shai as a freshman at Kentucky: (2:00)

Shai's rapid improvement as a player since his first year in OKC: (6:35)

There is no ceiling for Shai Gilgeous-Alexander: (8:55)

What will SGA look like as a number 1 option on a playoff team?: (11:20)

The grading scale is about to change for the Thunder (16:40)

Has Chet exceeded your expectations? Underachieved? (21:31)

How do you think Chet has complimented the rest of the roster? (28:10)

The Thunder's postseason will be a success if ___ happens? (32:47)

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