The Western Conference Semifinals is a heavily anticipated series. Despite significant injuries on both sides, Luka Doncic for the Lakers and Jalen Williams for the Thunder, the second round of the playoffs will still feature two superstars, an iconic team and the defending NBA champions. Even at 41-years-old, a strong showing from LeBron James in the first round of the postseason helped propel Los Angeles past the Houston Rockets. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander had his own impressive outing in Oklahoma City's sweep of the Phoenix Suns, continuing his remarkable 2025-26 campaign. In a media session on Monday, May 4, Gilgeous-Alexander received recognition for his performance from one of the Lakers' star defenders. "Number one," Marcus Smart said when asked where SGA ranks among most difficult players to guard. "I think we all know that, right? He does a really good job of getting to the free throw line, and he's mastered it. So, that's going to be a challenge for me, not just me, but everybody on this team.…