Thunders Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Dismisses Free Throw Merchant Chants, Eyes NBA Finals

Thunder star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander remains unfazed by the ‘free throw merchant’ chants, stating, ‘I don’t care.’ The Thunder secured a 128-126 victory over the Timberwolves on Monday night, placing them one win from the NBA Finals. Gilgeous-Alexander, the league MVP, led the team with 40 points, 10 assists, and nine rebounds, contributing significantly to the win. Despite the chants from Timberwolves fans and commentary from ESPN’s Doris Burke, Gilgeous-Alexander views the label as a compliment, noting his high free throw numbers this season. With the Thunder up 3-1 in the series, Gilgeous-Alexander shows no intention of changing his strategy, emphasizing its effectiveness.