Former two-time NBA champion admits he prefers Shai Gilgeous-Alexander over James Harden
Vernon Maxwell has honestly spoken about his appreciation for Shai Gilgeous-Alexander's talent.
(Getty Images) Former two-time NBA champion admits he prefers Shai Gilgeous-Alexander over James Harden originally appeared on The Sporting News . Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here . Oklahoma City Thunder superstar Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has continued to prove he is the best guard in the league.
He is one of the most talented players, as he is fantastic on both ends of the floor. He is often compared to multiple elite guards, including James Harden. Considering they are both former MVPs and standouts with the Thunder organization, it is easy to compare the two superstars.
Maxwell gives an honest assessment of SGA vs James Harden Over the years, bigger guards have dominated the NBA. Harden and Gilgeous-Alexander were mostly seen as shooting guards earlier in their careers, but they proved they are elite point guards as they progressed. That makes for a natural comparison between the two superstars.
They are also elite scorers with all types of moves in their arsenals. Harden is at the tail end of his career, but is still an elite playmaker, while SGA is in the prime of his career. MORE: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander admits that he does not care much about his streak As a two-time champion during his playing career, Vernon Maxwell knows what it takes to be a successful player.