​Even as the reigning back-to-back NBA MVP, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander feels he still has more room to improve. During a recent media availability, the Oklahoma City Thunder guard reflected on how he got better this offseason.Gilgeous-Alexander also talked about the Oklahoma City Thunder’s current core. He looks forward to leading the group this upcoming season, as he hopes to win their second championship in three years.Sep 28, 2026; Oklahoma City, OK, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) poses for a photo during Oklahoma City Thunder Media Day at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images“I feel like I’m a better basketball player — more versatile as a basketball player — and in better shape, too,” Gilgeous-Alexander said. “I would say those two things. My versatility, offensively and defensively.”“For us, it’s more about getting the things — our pillars — firing on all cylinders. This group, especially, we understand what it takes to win,” he added. “We know what it’s going to look like, whether it’s in the middle of January or in the middle of June; we know what it takes to win. It’s just about how fast we can get to that… For us to get better as a group, we kind of applied them to this season. It’s less learning and more everybody sharpening their individual blade, and the blade as a team, and getting those things going.”May 28, 2026; San Antonio, Texas, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) warms up before the start of game six of the Western Conference Finals for the 2026 NBA playoffs at Frost Bank Center. Mandatory Credit: Dustin Safranek-Imagn ImagesOklahoma City Thunder News: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is excited to have his co-star backShai Gilgeous-Alexander watched Jalen Williams fight through injuries last season, and the Oklahoma City Thunder is reportedly back in full strength ahead of the 2026-27 campaign. During Media Day, Gilgeous-Alexander explained how important Williams is to the team.“We’ll have an All-NBA talent who puts the ball in the basket and guards 1 through 5. So, that’ll make life easier for not only myself, but the rest of the group,” Gilgeous-Alexander said of Williams. “Above all, I’m just excited for Dub to be able to play.”“Injuries suck, obviously. It’s hard to have the game taken from you like that, especially when you work so hard. I’m excited for him to be able to play. He loves playing basketball. So, just that part of his life coming back will be exciting for him,” he ended.More NBA News:Oklahoma City Thunder Coach Has Blunt Reaction to the NBA’s Plan to Punish Flopping This SeasonThunder’s Forgotten Rookie Draws Inspiration From Chet Holmgren Due to Identical Situation Before DebutThunder GM Lays Down Work Standard He Expects From Chet Holmgren After Bad End to 2026 PlayoffsTrae Young Tries to Praise Shai Gilgeous-Alexander But Convo Became About Thunder Star’s Foul-Baiting; Intern