Carmelo Anthony and DeMar DeRozan have expressed their admiration for Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, especially after his impressive season culminating in an NBA championship. Their support for the mid-range game, often viewed as obsolete, finds validation in Gilgeous-Alexander's success, as he has thrived using mid-range jumpers to secure a scoring title this year.

Gilgeous-Alexander's ability to score 32.7 points on 51.9% shooting underscores Anthony's view that the mid-range jumper remains a crucial weapon. With defenses increasingly focused on limiting threes and driving lanes, Gilgeous-Alexander's knack for taking quality shots from the mid-range makes him a unique offensive threat.