If Shai Gilgeous-Alexander means what he says, the NBA won’t have much choice but to reinsert itself in cities like Cleveland and Oklahoma City.

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Thunder head coach Mark Daigneault credited Cavs’ Jarrett Allen for his dominating performance leading Donovan Mitchell and the team in Wednesday’s loss. Following one of the more entertaining games between two small-market teams, a reporter asked Gilgeous-Alexander about its significance.

NBA superstar Shai Gilgeous-Alexander wants to retire with the Oklahoma City Thunder.  Gilgeous-Alexander, 26, is in his sixth season with the Thunder, who have the best record in the Western Conference at 30-6.