Not Kobe Bryant or Michael Jordan, Charles Barkley Compares Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s Mentality to LeBron James

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is far more like LeBron James than Michael Jordan, claims NBA legend

Oklahoma City Thunder superstar Shai Gilgeous-Alexander left his mark on the NBA in 2024-25. The past season will be remembered for the Oklahoma City Thunder winning their first ever title, led by Shai Gilgeous-Alexander. The former LA Clippers player won the MVP and Finals MVP, where he became the first NBA player to do so since LeBron James with the Miami Heat in 2013. Gilgeous-Alexander will now look to go back-to-back, amid intense competiti…

Not Kobe Bryant or Michael Jordan, Charles Barkley Compares Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s Mentality to LeBron James

Comparing today’s stars to all-time greats is a favorite pastime for NBA analysts, and three names that always dominate the conversation are Michael Jordan, Kobe Bryant, and LeBron James. Charles Barkley chose to bring up Shai Gilgeous-Alexander in that discussion. According to the Round Mound of Rebound, SGA doesn’t quite have the same killer instinct that MJ or Kobe possessed. In the process, LeBron was also scrutinized. The greatness of ‘The …