Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, the Oklahoma City Thunder star, is on the cusp of breaking Wilt Chamberlain's record for the longest 20-point scoring streak in NBA history. This feat is all the more remarkable considering the odds against it. Over the past two seasons, players named to an All-Star team have scored 20-plus points in 71% of their games, making the odds of an All-Star reaching 20-plus points 126 games in a row about 1 in 3.2 quintillion. Gilgeous-Alexander's achievement is all the more impressive given his consistent performance and improvement during his streak. He has scored between 16% and 25% of his points from all five areas: free throw line, restricted area, key, midrange and 3-point range. This is in stark contrast to other players, such as Luka Doncic, who are more skewed to 3-point range. Gilgeous-Alexander's shot distribution is uniquely egalitarian for a guard in the modern NBA. He has also improved his 3-point shooting, with a 39.3% mark since last year's All-Star break, and his 2-point accuracy, making a career-high 60.1% of his 15 2-point attempts per game this season. His overall efficiency is near the top of the charts, with a 66.7% true shooting mark, ranking second on the all-time list of 30-point scorers. Gilgeous-Alexander's performance has also been consistent, with an average of 30.8 PPG since returning from injury at the end of February. However, the odds of his streak continuing are still against him, and it is reasonable to expect it to end before too long. Nevertheless, his achievement is worthy of celebration, and matching any of Chamberlain's records is a testament to his skill and consistency.
