Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Tyrese Haliburton took roads less traveled to stardom in the NBA Finals
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FILE - Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) looks to shoot between Indiana Pacers guard Tyrese Haliburton (0) and forward Aaron Nesmith (23) during the second half of an NBA basketball game Tuesday, March 12, 2024, in Oklahoma City. (AP Photo/Nate Billings)Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2), front, celebrates with teammates after Game 5 of the Western Conference finals of the NBA basketball playoffs against the Minnesota Timberwolves, Wednesday, May 28, 2025, in Oklahoma City. (AP Photo/Nate Billings)Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) dunks during the second half of Game 5 of the Western Conference finals of the NBA basketball playoffs against the Minnesota Timberwolves, Wednesday, May 28, 2025, in Oklahoma City. (AP Photo/Nate Billings)Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) dribbles down the court during the second half of Game 5 of the Western Conference finals of the NBA basketball playoffs against the Minnesota Timberwolves, Wednesday, May 28, 2025, in Oklahoma City. (AP Photo/Nate Billings)Indiana Pacers guard Tyrese Haliburton celebrates after a teammate made a 3-pointer during the second half of Game 6 of the Eastern Conference finals of the NBA basketball playoffs against the New York Knicks in Indianapolis, Saturday, May 31, 2025. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)Indiana Pacers guard Tyrese Haliburton holds up the trophy after the Pacers won Game 6 of the Eastern Conference finals of the NBA basketball playoffs against the New York Knicks in Indianapolis, Saturday, May 31, 2025. (AP Photo/AJ Mast)
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FILE - Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) looks to shoot between Indiana Pacers guard Tyrese Haliburton (0) and forward Aaron Nesmith (23) during the second half of an NBA basketball game Tuesday, March 12, 2024, in Oklahoma City. (AP Photo/Nate Billings)
