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          Fantasy basketball: How Shai Gilgeous-Alexander went from good to great

          Shai Gilgeous-Alexander followed his breakout season in 2022-23 with an even better one. Zach Beeker/NBAE via Getty Images
          • Eric Karabell, ESPN Senior WriterMar 14, 2024, 05:02 PM
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          The surprising Oklahoma City Thunder are legitimate contenders for the top seed in the Western Conference, in part because their superstar, SG/PG Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, is performing at a higher, more efficient statistical level than he did a season ago.