Shai Gilgeous Alexander Says Thunder Spurs Rivalry Brewing

Shai Gilgeous Alexander suggested the Oklahoma City Thunder and San Antonio Spurs could become the NBAs "best rivalry" after a 111 109 NBA Cup loss, telling reporters "Yeah, there's a good chance." The remark matters because both clubs are young and rising: Shai is an MVP in his prime, OKC has a core under 25, and San Antonio has Victor Wembanyama plus scorers like De Aaron Fox and Devin Vassell. Regular season and playoff meetings will shape whether sparks fly. Merlin senses the bones of a feud forming. Four more meetings this year including a Christmas game give both teams a stage. If they meet in the playoffs and trade physical, closely fought games, that is when a true rivalry is born.