Alexander, loyalty is law. It's the creed of the Thunder's face of the franchise, a starter in Sunday’s NBA All-Star Game by an overwhelming vote.

I hoop. I interact with my fans ... Talking heads show up at a star’s door like Jehovah’s Witnesses. There’s volatility in mimicking the folklorish paths of those he’s compared to.

His heart is rooted in the maple soil. He’s accepted invitations to hoop at Drake’s vast mansion as recently as this summer. Even after Kendrick Lamar challenged Drake's credibility, SGA raps Drake’s ...