Alexander is used to the burdens of superstardom. Every time the OKC Thunder guard pushes the ball up the floor, he's carrying a city on his back. He's carrying a target that comes with being the face of the NBA's top team.

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 50 points and the NBA-leading Oklahoma City Thunder routed the Phoenix Suns 140-109 on Wednesday night to improve to 40-9.

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 50 points to lead the Oklahoma City Thunder to a 140-109 home win over the Phoenix Suns on Wednesday.

The Oklahoman answered the most relevant trade deadline questions in Oklahoma City as Thursday's 2 p.m. deadline looms.

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