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.

All-Star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander talks addresses his future with the Thunder after Wednesday's loss to the Cavs

The build-up for Wednesday night's matchup between the Oklahoma City Thunder and Cleveland Cavaliers was huge. The game did not disappoint and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander had plenty to say afterwards.

The Oklahoma City Thunder head to the Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse to face the Cleveland Cavaliers in a non-conference matchup between the top two teams in the NBA. The Thunder are 30-5 overall, and 13-3 on the road, at the top of the Western Conference. The Cavs are 31-4 overall, and 18-1 at home, at the top of the Eastern Conference.

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is 26 years old, in the MVP conversation (again) and playing for a tight-knit team that has a chance to win a championship. His two most talented teammates, Chet Holmgren and Jalen Williams,

I can't see a world where I'm not in Oklahoma City," Gilgeous-Alexander said. "Market, no market. I don't care. I'm comfortable where I am. I love where I

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander will face pressure to join a "bigger" market from corner of the NBA world even if the Oklahome City Thunder star is comfortable where he is

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.

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander expressed love for Oklahoma City and dismissed the notion that a smaller market diminishes his experience.

In the aftermath of a crushing loss against the Cleveland Cavaliers on Wednesday, Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander spoke candidly on how much market size matters for NBA stars. "I love Oklahoma City.