Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Deems Not Going Back-to-Back a “Failure”

2 months ago

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Deems Not Going Back-to-Back a “Failure”

"I failed at my goal. I didn't achieve what I wanted to achieve," Shai stated while speaking about missing out on back-to-back championships. He understands there's a reason he didn't make the Finals. SGA said, "I have to look at that reason and try to make sure it never happens again." Shai added that failure only helps him become stronger.

By Pranay Mukherjee

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