“He has been great, not only as a big brother, mentor, but he is like a friend,” Shai Gilgeous-Alexander said on Chris Paul. “He is always there to lean on. He was the first guy in my life that I was close with that achieved the things that I want to achieve. And I really lean on him for advice, but not only basketball advice — business advice, taking care of your body advice, handling the family when they don’t live with you. “There are so many things that you deal with as an NBA player, especially of his caliber, that go under the radar. His guidance with that was great, not only on off-the-court issues, not only with all the mentorship, just being there as a friend.”
Source: Andscape
Source: Andscape
What’s the buzz on Twitter?
Jorge Sierra @hoopshype
Chet Holmgren on SGA winning the MVP trophy: “It means a lot for my wrist.” pic.x.com/Tjo707plrS – 11:09 AM
Chet Holmgren on SGA winning the MVP trophy: “It means a lot for my wrist.” pic.x.com/Tjo707plrS – 11:09 AM
StatMuse @statmuse
Most PPG by a remaining player:
29.9 — Brunson
29.8 — Shai
26.3 — Ant
22.8 — Randle pic.x.com/BVGxI9lAQc – 10:26 AM
Most PPG by a remaining player:
29.9 — Brunson
29.8 — Shai
26.3 — Ant
22.8 — Randle pic.x.com/BVGxI9lAQc – 10:26 AM
Rylan Stiles @Rylan_Stiles
New Locked on #Thunder Podcast
🏀 Jalen Williams’ leap
🏀 Chet Holmgren’s aggressiveness
🏀 Shai Gilgeous-Alexander controlled the game again
🏀 OKC’s championship defense
🏀 2-0 lead
#ThunderUp #FirstListen:
linktr.ee/LockedOnThunder pic.x.com/AMmpd2gHJj – 10:12 AM
New Locked on #Thunder Podcast
🏀 Jalen Williams’ leap
🏀 Chet Holmgren’s aggressiveness
🏀 Shai Gilgeous-Alexander controlled the game again
🏀 OKC’s championship defense
🏀 2-0 lead
#ThunderUp #FirstListen:
linktr.ee/LockedOnThunder pic.x.com/AMmpd2gHJj – 10:12 AM
Lev Akabas @LevAkabas
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is the first ever 11th pick in the NBA Draft to win MVP pic.x.com/StMhd773SA – 9:30 AM
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is the first ever 11th pick in the NBA Draft to win MVP pic.x.com/StMhd773SA – 9:30 AM
Jorge Sierra @hoopshype
Shai now the runaway MVP of the playoffs, per HoopsHype’s Global Rating. pic.x.com/ii5msg6gjh – 9:27 AM
Shai now the runaway MVP of the playoffs, per HoopsHype’s Global Rating. pic.x.com/ii5msg6gjh – 9:27 AM
Sam Quinn @SamQuinnCBS
I wanna highlight one very simple play from Game 2 that shows how much easier SGA makes life for his teammates.
Lu Dort doesn’t move on this play. Like, at all. But SGA draws three defenders around the nail, so wide-open 3. Just exist in his orbit and you’re getting clean looks. pic.x.com/vkLXiEnavq – 9:01 AM
I wanna highlight one very simple play from Game 2 that shows how much easier SGA makes life for his teammates.
Lu Dort doesn’t move on this play. Like, at all. But SGA draws three defenders around the nail, so wide-open 3. Just exist in his orbit and you’re getting clean looks. pic.x.com/vkLXiEnavq – 9:01 AM
Marc J. Spears @MarcJSpears
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander gets his #NBA MVP award and a surprise from former teammate Chris Paul. Two were teammates on Oklahoma City #Thunder for one season, but the brotherly friendship and the mentoring remains: ‘He is always there to lean on.’ bit.ly/3SU3fK4 – 6:43 AM
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander gets his #NBA MVP award and a surprise from former teammate Chris Paul. Two were teammates on Oklahoma City #Thunder for one season, but the brotherly friendship and the mentoring remains: ‘He is always there to lean on.’ bit.ly/3SU3fK4 – 6:43 AM
Eurohoops @Eurohoopsnet
Shai scored 38 and the Thunder have a 2-0 lead over the Wolves
eurohoops.net/en/nba-news/18… – 2:06 AM
Shai scored 38 and the Thunder have a 2-0 lead over the Wolves
eurohoops.net/en/nba-news/18… – 2:06 AM
Brandon Rahbar @BrandonRahbar
Chet Holmgren on SGA winning MVP:
“It was good for my wrist.”
He shows his new Rolex off that SGA gifted him.
“It means a lot. We see how hard he works. And clearly he takes care of us.
He’s somebody you just want to be around. I couldn’t be happier for him.” – 12:35 AM
Chet Holmgren on SGA winning MVP:
“It was good for my wrist.”
He shows his new Rolex off that SGA gifted him.
“It means a lot. We see how hard he works. And clearly he takes care of us.
He’s somebody you just want to be around. I couldn’t be happier for him.” – 12:35 AM
Brandon Rahbar @BrandonRahbar
SGA on what his teenage self would think of him winning MVP:
“Very proud. I’m glad he never gave up. I’m glad he listened to the right people. And I’m glad for the people who have him that advice. They know who they are and how I appreciate them.” – 12:03 AM
SGA on what his teenage self would think of him winning MVP:
“Very proud. I’m glad he never gave up. I’m glad he listened to the right people. And I’m glad for the people who have him that advice. They know who they are and how I appreciate them.” – 12:03 AM
Brandon Rahbar @BrandonRahbar
SGA on Lu Dort making NBA All Defense 1st Team:
“So happy for him. Nothing’s made me happier this year for our team.” – 12:01 AM
SGA on Lu Dort making NBA All Defense 1st Team:
“So happy for him. Nothing’s made me happier this year for our team.” – 12:01 AM
Brandon Rahbar @BrandonRahbar
SGA on the pregame MVP presentation:
“Special moment..
I was a little too juiced up.
I’m glad we won so I can enjoy it and soak it up.” – 12:00 AM
SGA on the pregame MVP presentation:
“Special moment..
I was a little too juiced up.
I’m glad we won so I can enjoy it and soak it up.” – 12:00 AM
Brandon Rahbar @BrandonRahbar
SGA on JDub tonight: “Stepping into his own. Being confident. Making big time plays.
He’s coming into his own. I knew this would happen. He’s a great player and he works hard.” – 12:00 AM
SGA on JDub tonight: “Stepping into his own. Being confident. Making big time plays.
He’s coming into his own. I knew this would happen. He’s a great player and he works hard.” – 12:00 AM
Arash Markazi @ArashMarkazi
I am LIVE on the @SportingTrib’s X talking about the Thunder taking a commanding 2-0 lead on the Wolves, if the Knicks can comeback after their historic loss to beat the Pacers and asking our experts about the Clippers trading SGA and why it was worth it. x.com/i/broadcasts/1… – 11:57 PM
I am LIVE on the @SportingTrib’s X talking about the Thunder taking a commanding 2-0 lead on the Wolves, if the Knicks can comeback after their historic loss to beat the Pacers and asking our experts about the Clippers trading SGA and why it was worth it. x.com/i/broadcasts/1… – 11:57 PM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
Game 1, 2025 WCF: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander attempts 27 field goals and 14 free throws
Game 2, 2025 WCF: Anthony Edwards attempts 26 field goals and 10 free throws – 11:44 PM
Game 1, 2025 WCF: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander attempts 27 field goals and 14 free throws
Game 2, 2025 WCF: Anthony Edwards attempts 26 field goals and 10 free throws – 11:44 PM
Brandon Rahbar @BrandonRahbar
Mark Daigneault: “We take great pride in having the same environment day to day.
We had the same environment when we were winning 20 games as we do now.
What makes him [SGA] special is the imprint he’s had on that environment.” – 11:43 PM
Mark Daigneault: “We take great pride in having the same environment day to day.
We had the same environment when we were winning 20 games as we do now.
What makes him [SGA] special is the imprint he’s had on that environment.” – 11:43 PM
Brandon Rahbar @BrandonRahbar
Mark Daigneault was genuinely surprised when asked about Chris Paul being in attendance tonight.
“Chris was here?
I didn’t know that. I’m not watching on TV.”
“All I know is Chris was here for a year and.. he walked the walk.. I have the ultimate respect for Chris.” – 11:38 PM
Mark Daigneault was genuinely surprised when asked about Chris Paul being in attendance tonight.
“Chris was here?
I didn’t know that. I’m not watching on TV.”
“All I know is Chris was here for a year and.. he walked the walk.. I have the ultimate respect for Chris.” – 11:38 PM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander had 19 games in the regular season with 30+ points without multiple turnovers, tying a record he set last year.
No other player in the NBA had more than 8 such games this season.
Tonight was 4th game this postseason where SGA hit that mark, most in NBA. pic.x.com/JkRh4vBCCc – 11:30 PM
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander had 19 games in the regular season with 30+ points without multiple turnovers, tying a record he set last year.
No other player in the NBA had more than 8 such games this season.
Tonight was 4th game this postseason where SGA hit that mark, most in NBA. pic.x.com/JkRh4vBCCc – 11:30 PM
Nate Duncan @NateDuncanNBA
The Thunder just keep dominating with Shai Gilgeous-Alexander on the floor. pic.x.com/zKM2xJlk6Z – 11:27 PM
The Thunder just keep dominating with Shai Gilgeous-Alexander on the floor. pic.x.com/zKM2xJlk6Z – 11:27 PM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
Thunder led NBA in AST-TO ratio this season (2.29)
In Game 2 vs Timberwolves, Thunder had 30 assists and only 8 turnovers. That 3.75 ratio is their best of the 2025 postseason so far.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Jalen Williams combined for 13 assists and only one turnover. – 11:25 PM
Thunder led NBA in AST-TO ratio this season (2.29)
In Game 2 vs Timberwolves, Thunder had 30 assists and only 8 turnovers. That 3.75 ratio is their best of the 2025 postseason so far.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Jalen Williams combined for 13 assists and only one turnover. – 11:25 PM
Brandon Rahbar @BrandonRahbar
Thunder Big 3 all scored 20+ tonight.
SGA 38 PTS
JDub 26 PTS
Chet 22 PTS – 11:20 PM
Thunder Big 3 all scored 20+ tonight.
SGA 38 PTS
JDub 26 PTS
Chet 22 PTS – 11:20 PM
StatMuse @statmuse
Free throws made tonight:
13 — Shai Gilgeous-Alexander
12 — Wolves starters pic.x.com/j5qVjvtArC – 11:20 PM
Free throws made tonight:
13 — Shai Gilgeous-Alexander
12 — Wolves starters pic.x.com/j5qVjvtArC – 11:20 PM
Brandon Rahbar @BrandonRahbar
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander in Game 2
38 PTS
12-21 FG
3 REB
8 AST
3 STL
1 TO
+25
On the night SGA got the MVP trophy. pic.x.com/EC0pMghfIu – 11:19 PM
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander in Game 2
38 PTS
12-21 FG
3 REB
8 AST
3 STL
1 TO
+25
On the night SGA got the MVP trophy. pic.x.com/EC0pMghfIu – 11:19 PM
Royce Young @royceyoung
SGA in his first game as the MVP:
38 points on 12-21 shooting plus 8 assists.
A masterpiece. – 11:17 PM
SGA in his first game as the MVP:
38 points on 12-21 shooting plus 8 assists.
A masterpiece. – 11:17 PM
StatMuse @statmuse
Shai last five games:
38 PTS | 8 AST | 3 STL
31 PTS | 5 REB | 9 AST
35 PTS | 4 AST | 3 STL
32 PTS | 3 REB | 6 AST
31 PTS | 6 REB | 7 AST
The first player in franchise history with 5 consecutive 30-point playoff games. pic.x.com/X7F8L9lF7B – 11:17 PM
Shai last five games:
38 PTS | 8 AST | 3 STL
31 PTS | 5 REB | 9 AST
35 PTS | 4 AST | 3 STL
32 PTS | 3 REB | 6 AST
31 PTS | 6 REB | 7 AST
The first player in franchise history with 5 consecutive 30-point playoff games. pic.x.com/X7F8L9lF7B – 11:17 PM
StatMuse @statmuse
Shai in his first game as MVP:
38 PTS
8 AST
3 STL
13-15 FT
+25
Ties MVP KD for the most 30-point games (58) by a Thunder player in a season + playoff run. pic.x.com/HHdVn1gaEw – 11:16 PM
Shai in his first game as MVP:
38 PTS
8 AST
3 STL
13-15 FT
+25
Ties MVP KD for the most 30-point games (58) by a Thunder player in a season + playoff run. pic.x.com/HHdVn1gaEw – 11:16 PM
Rylan Stiles @Rylan_Stiles
If Shai got that call Ant just got, My Lord, would this place be a barn fire. It is the right call, he deserves FTs, but the way it is covered is so easy to see how fake the media/fans are if you would just watch the games. – 11:14 PM
If Shai got that call Ant just got, My Lord, would this place be a barn fire. It is the right call, he deserves FTs, but the way it is covered is so easy to see how fake the media/fans are if you would just watch the games. – 11:14 PM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
Shai: drives away from oncoming double team, attacks Naz Reid’s rim protection – 11:13 PM
Shai: drives away from oncoming double team, attacks Naz Reid’s rim protection – 11:13 PM
Christopher Hine @ChristopherHine
This comeback attempt isn’t February. Thunder making the Wolves pay for doubling Shai, and OKC has enough offense that they’re gonna keep the Wolves at bay despite it getting to 10. – 11:12 PM
This comeback attempt isn’t February. Thunder making the Wolves pay for doubling Shai, and OKC has enough offense that they’re gonna keep the Wolves at bay despite it getting to 10. – 11:12 PM
Brandon Rahbar @BrandonRahbar
SGA picks up his 5th foul.
Mark Daigneault challenges the call.
This feels like a big one.
2:33 to go. – 11:08 PM
SGA picks up his 5th foul.
Mark Daigneault challenges the call.
This feels like a big one.
2:33 to go. – 11:08 PM
Rylan Stiles @Rylan_Stiles
Mark Daigneault is challenging this foul on Shai Gilgeous-Alexander. – 11:08 PM
Mark Daigneault is challenging this foul on Shai Gilgeous-Alexander. – 11:08 PM
Nick Wright @getnickwright
Props to SGA for playing the first 3 quarters of tonight’s game like the true superstar/MVP he is.
Unfortunate that in the 4th he couldn’t help himself but to start going for every jabroni call he could find, but an admirable start for a guy who is going to be the Finals MVP. – 11:01 PM
Props to SGA for playing the first 3 quarters of tonight’s game like the true superstar/MVP he is.
Unfortunate that in the 4th he couldn’t help himself but to start going for every jabroni call he could find, but an admirable start for a guy who is going to be the Finals MVP. – 11:01 PM
Dave McMenamin @mcten
Jaden McDaniels is called for a Flagrant 1 foul for shoving Shai Gilgeous-Alexander. SGA gets two FTs and OKC retains possession. – 11:00 PM
Jaden McDaniels is called for a Flagrant 1 foul for shoving Shai Gilgeous-Alexander. SGA gets two FTs and OKC retains possession. – 11:00 PM
Rylan Stiles @Rylan_Stiles
Minnesota is such a soft team and the second half of this game has shown that. Rolling over in the third quarter into pushing Shai Gilgeous-Alexander in the back because you can’t guard him. It’s a flagrant foul now on Jaden McDaniels – 10:59 PM
Minnesota is such a soft team and the second half of this game has shown that. Rolling over in the third quarter into pushing Shai Gilgeous-Alexander in the back because you can’t guard him. It’s a flagrant foul now on Jaden McDaniels – 10:59 PM
Brandon Rahbar @BrandonRahbar
Fully extended push on SGA from McDaniels.
Flagrant 1 foul.
Sure it will turn into a slo-mo edit in which NBA twitter says it was grifting. – 10:59 PM
Fully extended push on SGA from McDaniels.
Flagrant 1 foul.
Sure it will turn into a slo-mo edit in which NBA twitter says it was grifting. – 10:59 PM
Rylan Stiles @Rylan_Stiles
Lu Dort and company were not thrilled with Naz Reid after a frustration foul on Shai Gilgeous-Alexander pic.x.com/827S8ZAD9q – 10:58 PM
Lu Dort and company were not thrilled with Naz Reid after a frustration foul on Shai Gilgeous-Alexander pic.x.com/827S8ZAD9q – 10:58 PM
Vincent Goodwill @VinceGoodwill
Minnesota’s frustration is starting to boil over…McDaniels, being hooked by SGA, pushes him down on the dribble… reviewed for a flagrant – 10:58 PM
Minnesota’s frustration is starting to boil over…McDaniels, being hooked by SGA, pushes him down on the dribble… reviewed for a flagrant – 10:58 PM
Christopher Hine @ChristopherHine
Frustration for Jaden McDaniels, who shoves SGA to the ground after that latest foul. – 10:57 PM
Frustration for Jaden McDaniels, who shoves SGA to the ground after that latest foul. – 10:57 PM
Brandon Rahbar @BrandonRahbar
Wolves jumped out 13-4 to start the 4th roster and cut the deficit to 13.
SGA hits a midrange jumper and 1 free throw to stop the bleeding a bit.
Thunder up 100-84.
7:12 to go. – 10:55 PM
Wolves jumped out 13-4 to start the 4th roster and cut the deficit to 13.
SGA hits a midrange jumper and 1 free throw to stop the bleeding a bit.
Thunder up 100-84.
7:12 to go. – 10:55 PM
Dave McMenamin @mcten
SGA was 2-for-13 in the 1st half of Game 1.
In the four quarters since, the MVP has 39 points on 14-for-23 shooting (61%) – 10:01 PM
SGA was 2-for-13 in the 1st half of Game 1.
In the four quarters since, the MVP has 39 points on 14-for-23 shooting (61%) – 10:01 PM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
Free throws in first half of Game 2!
Minnesota Timberwolves: 1/1 (fewest by OKC opponent in 1st half all season)
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander: 6/6
Chet Holmgren: 4/4
Rest of Thunder: none
*not a comment on the officiating – 9:49 PM
Free throws in first half of Game 2!
Minnesota Timberwolves: 1/1 (fewest by OKC opponent in 1st half all season)
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander: 6/6
Chet Holmgren: 4/4
Rest of Thunder: none
*not a comment on the officiating – 9:49 PM
Anthony Slater @anthonyVslater
Thunder only went 4-of-20 on 3s in that first half, but made 13 shots between 8-14 feet. SGA and Jalen Williams mid-rangers, Hartenstein floaters, Caruso a couple short shots in the middle of a brief zone. They’re up 58-50. – 9:48 PM
Thunder only went 4-of-20 on 3s in that first half, but made 13 shots between 8-14 feet. SGA and Jalen Williams mid-rangers, Hartenstein floaters, Caruso a couple short shots in the middle of a brief zone. They’re up 58-50. – 9:48 PM
Brandon Rahbar @BrandonRahbar
Thunder up 58-50 at the half.
SGA 19 PTS
Chet 11 PTS
JDub 10 PTS
OKC dominated every facet besides 3 point shooting.
OKC 4-20 3PT
Wolves 9-24 3PT – 9:48 PM
Thunder up 58-50 at the half.
SGA 19 PTS
Chet 11 PTS
JDub 10 PTS
OKC dominated every facet besides 3 point shooting.
OKC 4-20 3PT
Wolves 9-24 3PT – 9:48 PM
Vincent Goodwill @VinceGoodwill
SGA with 19 at the half, Ant with 16 on 18 shots. OKC leads 58-50 – 9:46 PM
SGA with 19 at the half, Ant with 16 on 18 shots. OKC leads 58-50 – 9:46 PM
Christopher Hine @ChristopherHine
Another tough close to the half like Game 1. Wolves give up the chance at the last shot on that DDV foul (right call or not) and Shai closes with the Thunder’s last 11 points of the second.
Thunder match their largest lead of the night, 58-50 going into the half. – 9:46 PM
Another tough close to the half like Game 1. Wolves give up the chance at the last shot on that DDV foul (right call or not) and Shai closes with the Thunder’s last 11 points of the second.
Thunder match their largest lead of the night, 58-50 going into the half. – 9:46 PM
Brandon Rahbar @BrandonRahbar
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander at the half
19 PTS
6-9 FG
3 REB
4 AST
2 STL
1 TO
+12
SGA scored 5 points in the final 20 seconds of the half. – 9:46 PM
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander at the half
19 PTS
6-9 FG
3 REB
4 AST
2 STL
1 TO
+12
SGA scored 5 points in the final 20 seconds of the half. – 9:46 PM
Rylan Stiles @Rylan_Stiles
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander hits a massive triple, Dort draws an illegal screen, Mark Daigneault goes offense-defense with IHart-Joe. OKC has a chance at a 5-0 run to close the half with SGA at the line. – 9:44 PM
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander hits a massive triple, Dort draws an illegal screen, Mark Daigneault goes offense-defense with IHart-Joe. OKC has a chance at a 5-0 run to close the half with SGA at the line. – 9:44 PM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
The Shai Gilgeous-Alexander palming violation turnover was the first time all playoffs palming was called.
Gilgeous-Alexander was one of 51 players called for palming during the regular season. Gilgeous-Alexander was only tagged once, while Giannis and Garland were hit 3 times – 9:39 PM
The Shai Gilgeous-Alexander palming violation turnover was the first time all playoffs palming was called.
Gilgeous-Alexander was one of 51 players called for palming during the regular season. Gilgeous-Alexander was only tagged once, while Giannis and Garland were hit 3 times – 9:39 PM
Rylan Stiles @Rylan_Stiles
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Jalen Williams have made some great decisions on kick outs and Jdub gets rewarded right there with an assist on an AC triple. One dribble kick out from the nail is tough. A rare 3 tonight for OKC. – 9:25 PM
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Jalen Williams have made some great decisions on kick outs and Jdub gets rewarded right there with an assist on an AC triple. One dribble kick out from the nail is tough. A rare 3 tonight for OKC. – 9:25 PM
Brandon Rahbar @BrandonRahbar
Chris Paul shown on the Jumbotron and gets a huge ovation from Loud City. – 9:24 PM
Chris Paul shown on the Jumbotron and gets a huge ovation from Loud City. – 9:24 PM
Rylan Stiles @Rylan_Stiles
Chris Paul gets love from the Thunder crowd pic.x.com/eS32xfvjAM – 9:23 PM
Chris Paul gets love from the Thunder crowd pic.x.com/eS32xfvjAM – 9:23 PM
NBA on ESPN @ESPNNBA
“Hold it up, 2!”
Jaylin Williams was hyped for SGA to receive his MVP trophy 😂 pic.x.com/cbwbSSLYi6 – 9:10 PM
“Hold it up, 2!”
Jaylin Williams was hyped for SGA to receive his MVP trophy 😂 pic.x.com/cbwbSSLYi6 – 9:10 PM
Michael Grange @michaelgrange
Looks like the work SGA put in on his post-up game with Nate Mitchell is paying off … – 9:02 PM
Looks like the work SGA put in on his post-up game with Nate Mitchell is paying off … – 9:02 PM
Rylan Stiles @Rylan_Stiles
Jalen Williams and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander are just killing Minnesota in the mid-range right now. Getting anything they want. – 9:00 PM
Jalen Williams and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander are just killing Minnesota in the mid-range right now. Getting anything they want. – 9:00 PM
Rylan Stiles @Rylan_Stiles
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander called for a foul as Jalen Williams was slow getting up into this timeout. OKC leads 12-10. – 8:53 PM
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander called for a foul as Jalen Williams was slow getting up into this timeout. OKC leads 12-10. – 8:53 PM
Dan Favale @danfavale
scott foster: *bleeding after getting whacked by lu dort*
chris paul: *venmos lu dort* pic.x.com/0fP6Da4o4P – 8:51 PM
scott foster: *bleeding after getting whacked by lu dort*
chris paul: *venmos lu dort* pic.x.com/0fP6Da4o4P – 8:51 PM
Sirius XM NBA @SiriusXMNBA
“I didn’t start [SGA] early his freshman year”
@CoachCalArk, Gilgeous-Alexander’s coach at Kentucky, reacts to Shai winning this season’s MVP
Hear @TermineRadio & @JumpShot8 weekdays on Ch. 86 or watch them on the @NBA App pic.x.com/CAOKcMftal – 8:29 PM
“I didn’t start [SGA] early his freshman year”
@CoachCalArk, Gilgeous-Alexander’s coach at Kentucky, reacts to Shai winning this season’s MVP
Hear @TermineRadio & @JumpShot8 weekdays on Ch. 86 or watch them on the @NBA App pic.x.com/CAOKcMftal – 8:29 PM
NBA on ESPN @ESPNNBA
SGA dedicating his MVP sneakers to his wife, Hailey
pic.x.com/y4wPm6GudD – 8:22 PM
SGA dedicating his MVP sneakers to his wife, Hailey
pic.x.com/y4wPm6GudD – 8:22 PM
Brandon Rahbar @BrandonRahbar
Chris Paul in OKC tonight for SGA’s MVP presentation. pic.x.com/nPqliesSff – 8:14 PM
Chris Paul in OKC tonight for SGA’s MVP presentation. pic.x.com/nPqliesSff – 8:14 PM
NBA on ESPN @ESPNNBA
“He’s a better person than he is at hooping.”
CP3 joined NBA Countdown to talk about his relationship with SGA pic.x.com/Lkrl5miq2B – 8:12 PM
“He’s a better person than he is at hooping.”
CP3 joined NBA Countdown to talk about his relationship with SGA
pic.x.com/Lkrl5miq2B – 8:12 PM
Brad Townsend @townbrad
ESPN live interview. He’s in OKC to see SGA get his MVP hardware. x.com/all_things_mav… – 8:09 PM
ESPN live interview. He’s in OKC to see SGA get his MVP hardware. x.com/all_things_mav… – 8:09 PM
Brad Townsend @townbrad
Chris Paul is stellar all the way around. Mavs certainly could do worse this summer as they assess their point guard situation. – 8:08 PM
Chris Paul is stellar all the way around. Mavs certainly could do worse this summer as they assess their point guard situation. – 8:08 PM
Brandon Rahbar @BrandonRahbar
Thunder starters vs Wolves
SGA
Dort
JDub
Chet
Hartenstein
Western Conference Finals
Game 2 – 8:01 PM
Thunder starters vs Wolves
SGA
Dort
JDub
Chet
Hartenstein
Western Conference Finals
Game 2 – 8:01 PM
Brandon Rahbar @BrandonRahbar
Don’t think it was a coincidence this was the picture they chose to paint of SGA.
(h/t @OKCTalk) pic.x.com/vJmmaSKV4o – 7:32 PM
Don’t think it was a coincidence this was the picture they chose to paint of SGA.
(h/t @OKCTalk) pic.x.com/vJmmaSKV4o – 7:32 PM
Dave McMenamin @mcten
OKC coach Mark Daigneault sidestepped commenting on the credit that Shai Gilgeous-Alexander gave him in his MVP ceremony, but spoke about how special of a night it was for his team to reflect on their journey this season pic.x.com/eFDgAZUDCY – 6:52 PM
OKC coach Mark Daigneault sidestepped commenting on the credit that Shai Gilgeous-Alexander gave him in his MVP ceremony, but spoke about how special of a night it was for his team to reflect on their journey this season pic.x.com/eFDgAZUDCY – 6:52 PM
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Gilgeous-Alexander joined other teammates behind Thunder forward Chet Holmgren during his postgame interview airing in China. Once that interview was over, Gilgeous-Alexander ducked under a protective tape courtside to hug and kiss his wife before dapping a smiling Paul, who apparently had his old teammate thinking he wasn’t attending the game. “You just lied in my face now,” Gilgeous-Alexander told Paul with a smile. “Who?” Paul said. -via Andscape / May 23, 2025
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander had just received the NBA Most Valuable Player award when he noticed something suspicious. There was a man sitting courtside next to his wife, Hailey, who he had never seen sitting in his courtside seats at a Thunder game before. Before the Oklahoma City Thunder guard could raise his eyebrow, he realized that he had a surprise visitor: Chris Paul, his former teammate and mentor. “It was amazing. It caught me off guard. I had to like double take. I was like, ‘Who is that sitting with my wife?’ ” Gilgeous-Alexander said. “I got a little tight, but I saw it was Chris. And I was like, ‘Cool.’ ” -via Andscape / May 23, 2025
Paul enjoyed sitting courtside watching his former teammates, Gilgeous-Alexander and NBA All-Defensive first-team selection Luguentz Dort, get recognized for their greatness. “It means everything to be here,” Paul told Andscape. “You see Lu finally make his first all-defensive team. And getting to take this game in with [Gilgeous-Alexander’s wife], I’m happy for him.” -via Andscape / May 23, 2025
