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.

His case: The “perils” of playing alongside a top scorer (Jalen Brunson) means you don’t always get the most touches. No matter — after a season-low nine-point output in a loss to Tatum and the Celtics, Towns responded with 40 and 44 points over his next two games.