Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has maintained his dominant form throughout the season as the Oklahoma City Thunder clinch the No.1 seed in the Western Conference for a second year in a row. However, the point guard has also been scrutinized by fans for depending on free throws by getting fouled to pad his points tally.

The Oklahoma City Thunder recently faced off against the Memphis Grizzlies in an intense game at Paycom Center. Star player Shai Gilgeous-Alexander delivered a stellar performance, playing for 34 minutes and scoring 37 points, along with six assists and three rebounds.

Alexander, who earned the “free-throw merchant” moniker this season, has been the topic of debate among NBA circles. Gilgeous-Alexander addressed his free-throw shooting differential, giving officials the benefit of the doubt that they often do their best to make the correct calls.