Looking at what Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has done over the last three seasons, his statistical accomplishments fare similar to NBA legends. He's shared sentences with Michael Jordan, comparisons to Kobe Bryant and mirrors Dwyane Wade's shot charts.

Lakers legend Magic Johnson gave high praise to Spurs legend George Gervin by stating he is among Michael Jordan and Kobe Bryant as

"Those are the guys that are butting in your face when you are watching the game of basketball. And the guys that you go out there and try to emulate and go out there and inspire you to play the game.