The NBA is witnessing a level of scoring consistency we haven’t seen in over six decades, yet the conversation around it remains strangely quiet. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (SGA) is currently in the midst of a legendary 114-game streak of scoring at least 20 points. To put that in perspective, the Oklahoma City Thunder superstar is now just 12 games away from tying Wilt Chamberlain’s all-time record of 126.
In the latest edition of Hot or Not, TSN NBA analyst Jevohn Shepherd breaks down whether the basketball world is sleeping on SGA’s greatness, the shockwaves from the recent All-Star starter reveal, and the Toronto Raptors’ looming trade deadline decisions.
Is SGA’s Pursuit of Wilt “Under the Radar”?
While the modern NBA is defined by high-scoring outbursts, SGA’s nightly floor of 20+ points is a statistical anomaly. He has surpassed legends like Michael Jordan and Oscar Robertson, leaving only “The Big Dipper” ahead of him.
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The Record: Wilt Chamberlain (126 games).
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The Chaser: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (114 games).
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The Verdict: Despite being the reigning MVP and leading a top-tier contender, SGA’s historical consistency often takes a backseat to flashier headlines. Is it “Hot” or “Not” that fans are overlooking this?
All-Star Starters: The Biggest Snubs of 2026
The 2026 All-Star starting lineups were announced on January 19, and the “positionless” format has left several heavy hitters on the outside looking in. The most glaring omissions include:
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Donovan Mitchell: Averaging a career-high 29.2 PPG, but finished 6th in the East voting.
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Anthony Edwards: Playing like a top-five scorer for a surging Timberwolves squad.
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LeBron James: In a historic turn of events, the King will not start an All-Star game for the first time since his rookie season.
Raptors Trade Deadline: Time for a Big Move?
With the February 5 trade deadline fast approaching, the Toronto Raptors find themselves at a crossroads. The team has been hampered by injuries—most notably to center Jakob Poeltl—and is coming off a difficult West Coast road trip.
Analyst Jevohn Shepherd weighs in on whether Masai Ujiri should:
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Aggressively target a center to fortify the frontcourt.
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Speed up the retool by moved expiring assets for future draft capital.
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Stay the course and let the young core, led by Scottie Barnes, develop through the adversity.
