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Shai Gilgeous-Alexander isn't shy about naming the music artist he enjoys listening to. The Canadian star loves listening to Taylor Swift, confirming he is a "Swiftie."
When SGA was asked about what kind of music he listens to, the Oklahoma City Thunder star said he was drawn to the music by Swift, unlike other stars in the NBA who mostly enjoy hip-hop and rap:
"I like Taylor Swift. She got some good music."
He's one of the few NBA stars who has shown his admiration for the artist. It's no surprise that Swift has admirers in the NBA; even the late Kobe Bryant's 20-year-old daughter, Natalia, was thrilled to be at Swift's recent concert.
It might not be long before the league reaches out to the 12-time Grammy award winner to perform during the All-Star Weekend.
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Shai Gilgeous-Alexander didn't play well in Canada's exhibition game against Germany
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander's Canada lost to Germany during a tune-up game. Although it was just an exhibition game that didn't hurt their chances in the FIBA World Cup, the national squad needs to finetune their game.
SGA had an abysmal game, going 2-11 from the field. The 6-foot-6 guard managed only eight points. He also struggled to protect the ball, turning it over four times.
At halftime, Germany was leading by 16 points. Although Canada tried to make a comeback, it was too little too late. Luguentz Dort was the top performer for the Canadians, dropping 14 points and three steals in the game.
Even though this was an exhibition game, it showed that there were obvious shortcomings that needed to be addressed for Canada.
The young Canadian team doesn't have much international experience, unlike the Germans. Last year, the Germans had a chance to improve their chemistry during EuroBasket 2022, where Dennis Schroder led the team to a third-place finish.
Players like Schroder, Daniel Theis, the Wagner brothers, and Isaac Bonga got to understand each other on the court. Perhaps Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and the rest of the Canadian team need that time together to truly flourish.
