Jun 22, 2025; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) holds up a heart for fans at the end of game seven of the 2025 NBA Finals after defeating the Indiana Pacers at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images

Ex-Knicks, Clippers Guard Reacts To Big Shai Gilgeous-Alexander News

Originally posted on Los Angeles Clippers on SI
By Liam Willerup | Last updated Jul 8, 2025 4:08 PM ET

The Oklahoma City Thunder were second-round exits in 2024 at the hands of the Dallas Mavericks, as the youngest number-one seed in NBA history failed to make it to the Western Conference Finals. However, the Thunder reloaded during the offseason, and they watched their star blossom into one of the best players in the league.

The Thunder went on to become the 2025 NBA Champions, and in large part due to the play of Shai Gilgeous-Alexander. A regular season MVP, the scoring champion, and a Finals MVP, Gilgeous-Alexander added another accomplishment to his 2025 resume that not many people can boast: the cover of NBA2K.

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Gilgeous-Alexander was one of the highest-rated players in NBA2K25 and will likely be a Top 3 highest-rated player in the new game. NBA2K26 is set to be released in early September.

This article first appeared on Los Angeles Clippers on SI and was syndicated with permission.

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