Shai Gilgeous-Alexander nominated for February’s Western Conference Player of the Month

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander nominated for February’s Western Conference Player of the Month.

For the third straight month, Oklahoma City Thunder’s Shai Gilgeous-Alexander was nominated for Western Conference Player of the Month. He won the award in December.

This shouldn’t be a shocker: Gilgeous-Alexander has played like an MVP candidate on one of the league’s best teams. The 25-year-old has led the Thunder to a 42-18 record, and they are in sole possession of first place in the Western Conference standings.

In 59 games, Gilgeous-Alexander averaged 31.2 points on 54.8% shooting, 6.5 assists and 5.6 rebounds. He’s shot 38.2% from 3 on 3.4 attempts.

In 11 games in February, Gilgeous-Alexander averaged 30.5 points on 55.9% shooting, seven assists and 5.3 rebounds. He shot 60.6% from 3 on three attempts. This included being an All-Star starter for the first time in his career.

Luka Doncic won the award for February. Other nominees included Kevin Durant, Anthony Edwards, Kyrie Irving, LeBron James, Nikola Jokic and Domantas Sabonis. The East’s winner was Jayson Tatum.

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