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5 NBA players every fan needs to be watching: Week 4

By Jack Simone

SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA - OCTOBER 30: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander #2 of the Oklahoma City Thunder looks on against the Golden State Warriors during the first quarter at Chase Center on October 30, 2021 in San Francisco, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images)
SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA - OCTOBER 30: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander #2 of the Oklahoma City Thunder looks on against the Golden State Warriors during the first quarter at Chase Center on October 30, 2021 in San Francisco, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images) /
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Shai Gilgeous-Alexander #2 of the Oklahoma City Thunder reacts to his three-pointer during a 107-104 Oklahoma City Thunder win (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images) /

NBA players every fan needs to watch in Week 4: Shai Gilegous-Alexander

The Oklahoma City Thunder haven’t been great, but Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has been super fun to watch. He’ll be a star in OKC for many years to come.

The Thunder are actually on a two-game winning streak right now, including a victory over the Los Angeles Lakers. It was in that game where Gilegous-Alexander delivered an iconic moment.

He stepped across half court and drained a three from the logo late in the game. The guard then proceeded to turn around and scream “I’m HIM” to the crowd.

This is the type of electric moment that fans should be expecting from Gilgeous-Alexander. If you find yourself with some free time, tune in to a Thunder game, because he has been must-watch TV so far this season.

NBA players every fan needs to watch in Week 4: Jalen Brunson

Luka Doncic may be the star of the show in Dallas, but Jalen Brunson is slowly making a case to be his co-star. Brunson has been lights out recently for the Dallas Mavericks.

In his last five games, Brunson is averaging 18.8 points, 5.6 rebounds, and 3.8 assists. He’s the second-leading scorer on the team in that stretch behind Doncic.

Whenever the Mavericks need some help with Doncic off the court, Brunson has been there to deliver. Even when they are sharing the court together Brunson has looked great.

The Villanova product does almost everything a coach wants a player to do while on the court. People may tune in to Mavericks games because of Doncic, but they should be watching Jalen Brunson just as closely.