Tied to the hip for the last five years, Mark Daigneault has had a front-row seat to Shai Gilgeous-Alexander's improbable ascension from a nice lottery prospect to an MVP winner. The Oklahoma City Thunder have nailed the head coach and superstar duo. It's the most important dynamic for a successful NBA franchise.

The Oklahoma City Thunder saw its third different MVP in 12 years on Wednesday as superstar Shai Gilgeous-Alexander brought home the hardware. Oklahoma City ha

After OKC’s 118-103 Game 2 win over the Minnesota Timberwolves in the Western Conference Finals, head coach Mark Daigneault was asked what makes SGA “special.” His answer offered a revealing look into the foundation of the Thunder’s rise.