Shai Gilgeous-Alexander made sure to give Aaron Wiggins his flowers for his positive impact during the Oklahoma City Thunder’s 123-107 Game 2 win over the Indiana Pacers last Sunday.

After notching only three points in nine minutes in Game 1, Wiggins went off for 18 points, four rebounds, and five three-pointers on 6-for-11 shooting from the field in 21 minutes off the bench.

“It’s impressive to me. He’s been exactly who he’s been all year throughout the playoffs. Sometimes he gets 20 minutes, sometimes he gets two minutes, sometimes he gets 10, it’s all over the place. No matter what, he finds a way to impact winning for us,” Gilgeous-Alexander said about Wiggins via ClutchPoints’ Josue Pavon.

Oklahoma City Thunder: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Gives Huge Shoutout to Unsung Hero in Game 2 Vs. Indiana Pacers 14 May 7, 2024; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Aaron Wiggins (21) gestures after scoring a three-point basket against the Dallas Mavericks during the second half of game one of the second round for the 2024 NBA playoffs at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports

“And you need it in the biggest moments. No one-man show can win an NBA championship. For him to rise to the occasion and just be who he’s been in the biggest moment of his basketball career is pretty gutsy. Says a lot about the competitor and the man he is. So, hats off to Wigs,” he concluded.

With 38 and 34 points in the first two games for the Oklahoma City Thunder, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander set the new record for most points scored in his first two career NBA Finals games. Sunday’s outing marked Gilgeous-Alexander’s 11th game with at least 30 points and five assists this postseason.

Former Oklahoma City Thunder Star Gets 100% Honest on the Team's Historic 2024-25 Campaign 3 Mar 16, 2025; Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) celebrates with guard Isaiah Joe (11) after scoring in the fourth quarter against the Milwaukee Bucks at Fiserv Forum. Mandatory Credit: Benny Sieu-Imagn Images

“He’s just getting better and better, which is very impressive,” Jalen Williams said about Gilgeous-Alexander via ESPN’s Tim MacMahon. “Obviously, he’s the MVP of the league. For him to continue to get better is good. He just trusts us to make plays.”

“I think when your best player is out there and he trusts you to make a play, it just gives you more confidence. He understands that. I think that’s one of the roles he’s gotten really good at and grown at, and it just makes our team better,” he added.