Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Articles - Page 7

Oklahoma City Thunder star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander officially launched his signature shoe on Thursday, kicking things off with a hands-on release in Toronto. While the day started in Canada, it ended for Gilgeous-Alexander in New York City at a taping of The Tonight Show With Jimmy Fallon, where Gilgeous-Alexander dropped some news regarding his shoes. Shai […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder are starting to turn their attention away from the championship they won to cap off the 2024-25 season and toward the upcoming 2025-26 campaign, in which they will begin their quest for a repeat. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has had a pretty OK summer, winning the Finals MVP award and signing a contract […]

Oklahoma City Thunder All-Star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander isn’t the vocal, in-your-face, trash-talking kind of leader, but still a champion nonetheless, coming off a campaign where he won the scoring title, MVP, and drew LeBron James comparisons. Hall of Fame forward and analyst Charles Barkley called Gilgeous-Alexander a “nice guy” while comparing Gilgeous-Alexander’s approach to James. However, […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder are still basking in the glow of their recent NBA championship, which they won in seven games over the Indiana Pacers. Finals MVP, as well as the league MVP, both went to superstar Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, who has staked a claim as one of the best players of his generation over the […]

Charles Barkley has nothing but positive things to say about the OKC Thunder. On Wednesday, he took it another step further by saying the NBA champions are much like the “Bad Boy” Pistons, per the Bill Simmons Podcast. “They’re one of the deepest teams we’ve ever had in the NBA,” Barkley said. “They remind me […]

The summer of Shai Gilgeous-Alexander continued in Hamilton, Ontario in Canada this past weekend. Together with Converse and NBA 2K, the Oklahoma City Thunder star hosted a camp for kids from his hometown of Hamilton and created the memory of a lifetime for everyone in attendance. It’s just another way Shai Gilgeous-Alexander continues to give […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder is the most recently relocated NBA franchise, moving from Seattle in 2008. (The Brooklyn Nets moved from New Jersey in 2012, but they only moved 14 miles.) The Seattle Supersonics’ legacy dates back to the 1960s, and the franchise claims two NBA titles. The Thunder had fallen short of that goal […]

The whole world is Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s oyster at the moment. He has already secured his legacy, winning the 2025 NBA MVP and the 2025 NBA championship with the Oklahoma City Thunder while nabbing NBA Finals MVP honors in the process. As young as he is (27 years of age), he has already accomplished everything there […]

The release of NBA 2K26 is just around the corner, with fans ready to experience the new installment in the popular basketball video game. It also means the face of NBA 2K social media, Ronnie 2K, finds himself a heck of a lot busier. This year’s edition will feature Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, […]

Los Angeles Clippers head coach Tyronn Lue revisited the 2019 Shai Gilgeous-Alexander trade with the Oklahoma City Thunder, which will go down in history as the initial step toward reaching the franchise’s first NBA championship. Now, Gilgeous-Alexander is a full-fledged reigning MVP, champion, and one of the league’s emerging stars. However, looking back, Lue, who […]

After Game 4 of the Western Conference Finals against the Minnesota Timberwolves, Oklahoma City Thunder All-Star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander addressed his “free-throw merchant” moniker. The assumption that Gilgeous-Alexander manufactured consistent trips to the free-throw line was an ongoing debate around NBA circles. Some critics pointed to it as the reason he won the scoring title, which […]

Oklahoma City Thunder All-Star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander fell to third in ESPN’s MVP preseason poll ahead of the 2025-26 campaign. As Gilgeous-Alexander and the Thunder return as defending champions, the returning MVP of both last year’s regular season and the NBA Finals, trails Denver Nuggets All-Star Nikola Jokic and Los Angeles Lakers guard Luka Doncic in […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder enter the 2025-26 NBA season as the reigning champions, having lifted the Larry O’Brien Trophy after defeating the Indiana Pacers in the Finals. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander delivered one of the most historic individual seasons in league history, sweeping every major award from MVP to Finals MVP. Alongside him, Jalen Williams blossomed into […]

It was not too long ago that the Oklahoma City Thunder, one of the youngest teams in NBA history, captured its first-ever championship. Although there is still plenty of time between now and the start of the 2025-26 NBA season, everyone is beginning to put together their predictions for how the new year will unfold […]

NBA players are in a class of their own when it comes to basketball. As a result, it isn’t surprising that national teams build their rosters around NBA stars. Here is a look at 10 NBA players who are national team cornerstones. Check out the gallery. Nikola Jokic – Serbia Nikola Jokic has won three […]

The NBA released the 2025-26 regular season schedule on Thursday. Now, teams around the league have an idea of what next season could look like. For the Oklahoma City Thunder, defending their first title an franchise history figures to be a challenge. However, reigning NBA MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Jalen Williams, and Chet Holmgren are ready […]

The NBA has officially revealed the full schedule for the 2025-26 season, which highlights every team’s games that will be on national TV. To nobody’s surprise, LeBron James and Stephen Curry are still the marquee names in the league, as the Los Angeles Lakers and Golden State Warriors lead the pack, along with the Oklahoma […]

In today’s NBA, dynasties aren’t built the way they used to be. Gone are the days of stacking All-Stars on one roster without immediate financial consequence. The new Collective Bargaining Agreement has fundamentally reshaped the league’s economic landscape, curbing superteams and placing a premium on smart drafting, player development, and calculated spending. The margin for […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder’s rise from lottery regular to NBA Champions has been one of the most deliberate, calculated rebuilds in recent NBA history. General manager Sam Presti built patiently through the draft, weaponized cap space for asset collection, and invested in player development like few front offices ever have. The result? A 2024-25 season […]

Retired NBA guard and podcast host Lou Williams shared the similarities he sees in MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Hall of Fame guard Kobe Bryant. While Gilgeous-Alexander is often compared to Allen Iverson, another Hall of Fame guard who inspired a generation of hoopers, Williams gave his honest review of who Gilgeous-Alexander reminds him of. For […]

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander understood the impact he made after leading the Oklahoma City Thunder to the 2025 NBA title. As a result, he got to represent his hometown in championship glory. Gilgeous-Alexander returned to his home country Canada, going to the city Hamilton. Thanks to the historic success he achieved with the Thunder, the city wanted […]

The new NBA 2K26 game is generating plenty of buzz before its official release on September 5. Part of it had to do with who was on the cover. NBA legend Carmelo Anthony is featured alongside WNBA star Angel Reese and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander of the NBA champion Oklahoma City Thunder. For 2K spokesperson Ronnie Singh […]

The NBA has become more global than ever before thanks to the influx of international talent. While USA is still No. 1 in producing NBA talent, the rest of the world is catching up. But more importantly, even some international talents have already cemented themselves in the league with Hall of Fame-worthy careers. Here is […]

Thunder All-Star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander received the ultimate praise from Hall of Fame guard Allen Iverson, a fitting recognition from a guard who had a profound influence on the league’s Most Valuable Player. After his NBA Finals debut in Game 1 against the Indiana Pacers, Gilgeous-Alexander’s 38-point performance drew Iverson comparisons. Now, as an NBA champion, […]

Oklahoma City Thunder All-Star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander had a day named after him after winning the MVP award for the 2024-25 campaign. Oklahoma City Mayor David Holt made it official before watching the Thunder eliminate the Indiana Pacers in Game 7 of the NBA Finals. Then, he gave all 18 players their own official day throughout […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder are NBA champions for the first time since 1979, when they were still the Seattle Supersonics. They capped off a historic 2024-25 campaign with a dominant run through the postseason and a statement win over the Indiana Pacers in the Finals. With Shai Gilgeous-Alexander taking home MVP and scoring champion honors, […]

Oklahoma City Thunder center Isaiah Hartenstein reflected on his first season with Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, the league’s Most Valuable Player, scoring title champion, and NBA Finals MVP. In a recent interview with Philadelphia 76ers’ Paul George, Hartenstein reflected on winning two seven-game series en route to his and the franchise’s first championship, as well as what […]

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander certainly had a dream 2024-25 season. But to make matters more interesting, he’s only 27 years old. Despite a not-so-ideal start to his NBA career, he has emerged as arguably the hottest rising star in the league. Here are Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s 10 greatest accolades. Check out the gallery. 10. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is 2x […]

Indiana Pacers star Tyrese Haliburton recently offered high praise for Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander while appearing on The Pat McAfee Show, reflecting on the Thunder’s dominance and Gilgeous-Alexander’s ascension to MVP status during the 2024–25 NBA season. Haliburton, who is currently recovering from a torn Achilles sustained in Game 7 of the NBA […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder will have a target on their back next season following their impressive title run, capturing the franchise’s first Larry O’Brien trophy since 1979, when they were still the Seattle Supersonics. The Thunder really came into their own last season, topping the Western Conference with a 68-14 win-loss card, the best finish […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder won the 2025 NBA Championship. It is the franchise’s first such win since moving from Seattle. The title was the culmination of a historic season from the team, led by superstar point guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander. Gilgeous-Alexander averaged the most points per game in the playoffs of any NBA player who won […]

In the wake of the Oklahoma City Thunder’s first NBA championship, general manager Sam Presti wasted no time reinforcing the foundation of the franchise. While the confetti was still settling at Paycom Center, Presti launched into a high-stakes free agency period that would determine whether the Thunder are one-hit wonders or the NBA’s next dynasty. […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander finished a historic 2024-25 NBA season by taking home the 2025 ESPY Award for Best Male Athlete on July 16, becoming the first Thunder player to receive the honor. Gilgeous-Alexander, who prevailed over finalists Josh Allen (Buffalo Bills), Saquon Barkley (Philadelphia Eagles), and Shohei Ohtani (Los Angeles Dodgers), […]

With two performances in the NBA Summer League, San Antonio Spurs rookie Dylan Harper flashed enough of his game to show why he went second in the 2025 NBA Draft. His debut was enough for a reporter to invoke Shai Gilgeous-Alexander. “That’s a new one,” Harper responded when asked if he thought his game resembled […]

Comedian Shane Gillis is hosting the ESPYS on Wednesday night, and of course, several professional athletes are getting roasted while accepting awards. Oklahoma City Thunder point guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander caught a stray early on in the show. With Gilgeous-Alexander sitting near the front of the stage, Gillis joked that everyone sitting near the 27-year-old point […]

In the world of professional basketball, there’s a fine line between loyalty and complacency, a line the Oklahoma City Thunder may be dangerously close to crossing after a conservative 2025 NBA free agency. Following a season in which they won 68 regular-season games and steamrolled their way to an NBA title, OKC had every reason […]

Having several NBA All-Stars on a team is a huge boost towards winning a championship. All-Star players are premiere players who have the potential to become major contributors. However, having plenty of All-Stars isn’t exactly the only way to win gold. In fact, some teams have managed to win it all without having a plethora […]

Teams around the NBA have been deathly afraid of the second apron tax penalty, and for good reason. Over the years, we have seen numerous franchises torn apart by the financial restrictions placed upon them by the league’s new CBA. Many are pointing to the Oklahoma City Thunder, who just won the 2025 NBA Finals, […]

After being named as the cover athlete for NBA 2K26, defending NBA MVP and Oklahoma City Thunder superstar Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is making headlines this offseason, and his knowledge of the history of the game is coming into question. When asked to give his all-time NBA 2K starting five, Gilgeous-Alexander listed some obvious candidates like Kobe […]