The Thunder superstar tied the late legend's record (126) for most consecutive games with 20+ points.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander finds himself in the company of the player who holds the most records in NBA history.
The Oklahoma City Thunder superstar delivered an epic milestone on Monday's thrilling showdown against the Denver Nuggets, tying Wilt Chamberlain's all-time record for most consecutive games with 20 points or more.
A three-pointer with over three minutes left in the third quarter allowed Gilgeous-Alexander to equal the late legend's 126-game streak of having 20+ points, and his historic night can't be more amazing as he drained the go-ahead trey to give the Thunder a 129-126 win.
“I don’t know. It’s still a lot to even wrap my head around. To be honest, I try not to think about it, especially during the season," SGA told reporters.
"But obviously, being in a conversation with a guy like that, it’s special. It's crazy to think that where I was 10 years ago, I'm here now today.”
Chamberlain's record stood for 63 years, spanning from 1961 to 1963.
Now, Gilgeous-Alexander is facing a golden opportunity to put his name atop Chamberlain in the leaderboard, as he and the Thunder are set for a highly-anticipated showdown against the Boston Celtics on Thursday.
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