At this point, reputation has grown beyond reality. Skyrocketing into the NBA's best scorer with three consecutive historically efficient 30-plus point campaigns has caused Shai Gilgeous-Alexander to be saddled with a nickname that's supposed to discredit his work.

Oklahoma City Thunder head coach Mark Daigneault addressed an ongoing trend on the road, regarding Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s frequent trips to the free-throw line. The All-Star is pelted with a “Free-throw merchant” chants.

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has laughed off the notion of being a "free-throw merchant." Thunder coach Mark Daigneault figures it’s what comes with his status.

It escalated within seconds. Thunder assistant David Akinyooye quickly read the situation and stood up in a defensive stance to prevent any of OKC's bench players from stepping on the court and risking possible suspension. OKC security ran onto the court to stop Shai Gilgeous-Alexander from getting involved to the point they slipped in the mayhem.

Mark Daigneault on Thunder-Spurs altercation that got Lu Dort, Kenrich Williams ejected

During Oklahoma City Thunder All-Star Jalen Williams’ career scoring night against the San Antonio Spurs, game officials ejected two of his teammates, Kenrich Williams and Lu Dort, after a scuffle ensued involving the Spurs’ Julian Champagnie.