Getty After dropping 30 points and nine assists in 29 minutes, the Thunder star drew strong praise from Lakers coach JJ Redick, who called him “the MVP for a reason.” It didn’t take much for the reigning league MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander to put the Los Angeles Lakers away. In just 29 minutes, the Oklahoma City Thunder star posted 30 points, nine assists, five rebounds, and two steals in a 121–92 win that showcased the sharp, organized basketball this team has opened the season with. For