Shai Gilgeous-Alexander continues to level up as a passer

When it comes to assembling the full offensive arsenal as a basketball player, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is getting closer and closer to putting all of the pieces together.

We all know how dominant he has been as a driver, finisher, mid-range shooter, and now 3-point shooter throughout his career, but what has stood out to me the most so far this season from the reigning MVP has been his playmaking.

Even if he is averaging a career-high in assists per game by a few decimal points, the kinds of passes and the frequency with which he is hitting his teammates are what have stood out the most to me.

Whether it be a fancy behind-the-back pass, a cross-court skip, a baseline wraparound assist, or a high-level read, Shai has undoubtedly taken another leap this season as a playmaker, which, to me, is the final piece in the puzzle to making him nearly unstoppable and impossible to guard.