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    Shai Gilgeous-Alexander on Chris Paul: He has been great, not only as a big brother, mentor, but he is like a friend

    The Sports Pulse NewsBy The Sports Pulse NewsMay 23, 2025No Comments14 Mins Read
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    “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 such a lot of issues that you just cope with as an NBA participant, particularly of his caliber, that go beneath the radar. His steering with that was nice, not solely on off-the-court points, not solely with all of the mentorship, simply being there as a buddy.”
    Supply: Andscape

    What’s the excitement on Twitter?

    Jorge Sierra @hoopshype
    Chet Holmgren on SGA profitable the MVP trophy: “It means quite a bit for my wrist.” pic.x.com/Tjo707plrS – 11:09 AM

    StatMuse @statmuse
    Most PPG by a remaining participant:
    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 managed the sport once more
    🏀 OKC’s championship protection
    🏀 2-0 lead
    #ThunderUp #FirstListen:
    linktr.ee/LockedOnThunder pic.x.com/AMmpd2gHJj – 10:12 AM

    Lev Akabas @LevAkabas
    Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is the primary ever eleventh decide within 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 International Score. pic.x.com/ii5msg6gjh – 9:27 AM

    Sam Quinn @SamQuinnCBS
    I wanna spotlight one quite simple play from Recreation 2 that exhibits how a lot simpler SGA makes life for his teammates.
    Lu Dort doesn’t transfer on this play. Like, in any respect. However SGA attracts three defenders across the nail, so wide-open 3. Simply exist in his orbit and also you’re getting clear seems. pic.x.com/vkLXiEnavq – 9:01 AM

    Marc J. Spears @MarcJSpears
    Shai Gilgeous-Alexander will get his #NBA MVP award and a shock from former teammate Chris Paul. Two have been teammates on Oklahoma Metropolis #Thunder for one season, however the brotherly friendship and the mentoring stays: ‘He’s all the time 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
    Brandon Rahbar @BrandonRahbar
    Chet Holmgren on SGA profitable MVP:
    “It was good for my wrist.”
    He exhibits his new Rolex off that SGA gifted him.
    “It means quite a bit. We see how laborious he works. And clearly he takes care of us.
    He’s any person you simply need to be round. I couldn’t be happier for him.” – 12:35 AM
    Brandon Rahbar @BrandonRahbar
    SGA on what his teenage self would consider him profitable MVP:
    “Very proud. I’m glad he by no means gave up. I’m glad he listened to the proper folks. And I’m glad for the individuals who have him that recommendation. They know who they’re and the way I respect them.” – 12:03 AM
    Brandon Rahbar @BrandonRahbar
    SGA on Lu Dort making NBA All Protection 1st Group:
    “So completely happy for him. Nothing’s made me happier this 12 months for our group.” – 12:01 AM
    Brandon Rahbar @BrandonRahbar
    SGA on the pregame MVP presentation:
    “Particular second..
    I used to be just a little too juiced up.
    I’m glad we received so I can get pleasure from it and soak it up.” – 12:00 AM
    Brandon Rahbar @BrandonRahbar
    SGA on JDub tonight: “Moving into his personal. Being assured. Making huge time performs.
    He’s coming into his personal. I knew this is able to occur. He’s an awesome participant and he works laborious.” – 12:00 AM
    Arash Markazi @ArashMarkazi
    I’m LIVE on the @SportingTrib’s X speaking in regards to 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 consultants in regards to the Clippers buying and selling SGA and why it was price it. x.com/i/broadcasts/1… – 11:57 PM
    Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
    Recreation 1, 2025 WCF: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander makes an attempt 27 area objectives and 14 free throws
    Recreation 2, 2025 WCF: Anthony Edwards makes an attempt 26 area objectives and 10 free throws – 11:44 PM
    Brandon Rahbar @BrandonRahbar
    Mark Daigneault: “We take nice delight in having the identical setting everyday.
    We had the identical setting after we have been profitable 20 video games as we do now.
    What makes him [SGA] particular is the imprint he’s had on that setting.” – 11:43 PM
    Brandon Rahbar @BrandonRahbar
    Mark Daigneault was genuinely shocked when requested about Chris Paul being in attendance tonight.
    “Chris was right here?
    I didn’t know that. I’m not watching on TV.”
    “All I do know is Chris was right here for a 12 months and.. he walked the stroll.. I’ve the final word respect for Chris.” – 11:38 PM
    Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
    Shai Gilgeous-Alexander had 19 video games within the common season with 30+ factors with out a number of turnovers, tying a report he set final 12 months.
    No different participant within the NBA had greater than 8 such video games this season.
    Tonight was 4th recreation this postseason the place SGA hit that mark, most in NBA. pic.x.com/JkRh4vBCCc – 11:30 PM

    Nate Duncan @NateDuncanNBA
    The Thunder simply preserve dominating with Shai Gilgeous-Alexander on the ground. pic.x.com/zKM2xJlk6Z – 11:27 PM

    Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
    Thunder led NBA in AST-TO ratio this season (2.29)
    In Recreation 2 vs Timberwolves, Thunder had 30 assists and solely 8 turnovers. That 3.75 ratio is their better of the 2025 postseason up to now.
    Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Jalen Williams mixed for 13 assists and just one turnover. – 11:25 PM
    Brandon Rahbar @BrandonRahbar
    Thunder Massive 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

    Brandon Rahbar @BrandonRahbar
    Shai Gilgeous-Alexander in Recreation 2
    38 PTS
    12-21 FG
    3 REB
    8 AST
    3 STL
    1 TO
    +25
    On the night time SGA received the MVP trophy. pic.x.com/EC0pMghfIu – 11:19 PM

    Royce Young @royceyoung
    SGA in his first recreation because the MVP:
    38 factors on 12-21 taking pictures plus 8 assists.
    A masterpiece. – 11:17 PM
    StatMuse @statmuse
    Shai final 5 video 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 primary participant in franchise historical past with 5 consecutive 30-point playoff video games. pic.x.com/X7F8L9lF7B – 11:17 PM

    StatMuse @statmuse
    Shai in his first recreation as MVP:
    38 PTS
    8 AST
    3 STL
    13-15 FT
    +25
    Ties MVP KD for probably the most 30-point video games (58) by a Thunder participant in a season + playoff run. pic.x.com/HHdVn1gaEw – 11:16 PM

    Rylan Stiles @Rylan_Stiles
    If Shai received that decision Ant simply received, My Lord, would this place be a barn hearth. It’s the proper name, he deserves FTs, however the best way it’s coated is very easy to see how pretend the media/followers are for those who would simply watch the video games. – 11:14 PM
    Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
    Shai: drives away from oncoming double group, assaults Naz Reid’s rim safety – 11:13 PM
    Christopher Hine @ChristopherHine
    This comeback try isn’t February. Thunder making the Wolves pay for doubling Shai, and OKC has sufficient offense that they’re gonna preserve the Wolves at bay regardless of it attending to 10. – 11:12 PM
    Brandon Rahbar @BrandonRahbar
    SGA picks up his fifth foul.
    Mark Daigneault challenges the decision.
    This appears like a giant one.
    2:33 to go. – 11:08 PM
    Rylan Stiles @Rylan_Stiles
    Mark Daigneault is difficult this foul on Shai Gilgeous-Alexander. – 11:08 PM
    Nick Wright @getnickwright
    Props to SGA for enjoying the primary 3 quarters of tonight’s recreation just like the true famous person/MVP he’s.
    Unlucky that within the 4th he couldn’t assist himself however to start out going for each jabroni name he may discover, however an admirable begin for a man who’s going to be the Finals MVP. – 11:01 PM
    Dave McMenamin @mcten
    Jaden McDaniels known as for a Flagrant 1 foul for shoving Shai Gilgeous-Alexander. SGA will get two FTs and OKC retains possession. – 11:00 PM
    Rylan Stiles @Rylan_Stiles
    Minnesota is such a smooth group and the second half of this recreation has proven that. Rolling over within the third quarter into pushing Shai Gilgeous-Alexander within the again as a result of you possibly can’t guard him. It’s a flagrant foul now on Jaden McDaniels – 10:59 PM
    Brandon Rahbar @BrandonRahbar
    Totally prolonged push on SGA from McDaniels.
    Flagrant 1 foul.
    Positive it is going to flip right into a slo-mo edit through which NBA twitter says it was grifting. – 10:59 PM
    Rylan Stiles @Rylan_Stiles
    Lu Dort and firm weren’t 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 beginning 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 bottom after that newest foul. – 10:57 PM
    Kendrick Perkins @KendrickPerkins
    SGA is simply DIFFERENT!!! Actual Speak – 10:56 PM
    Brandon Rahbar @BrandonRahbar
    Wolves jumped out 13-4 to start out the 4th roster and reduce the deficit to 13.
    SGA hits a midrange jumper and 1 free throw to cease the bleeding a bit.
    Thunder up 100-84.
    7:12 to go. – 10:55 PM
    Brandon Rahbar @BrandonRahbar
    SGA wants an And-1 mixtape. – 10:19 PM
    Dave McMenamin @mcten
    SGA was 2-for-13 within the 1st half of Recreation 1.
    Within the 4 quarters since, the MVP has 39 factors on 14-for-23 taking pictures (61%) – 10:01 PM
    Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
    Free throws in first half of Recreation 2!
    Minnesota Timberwolves: 1/1 (fewest by OKC opponent in 1st half all season)
    Shai Gilgeous-Alexander: 6/6
    Chet Holmgren: 4/4
    Remainder of Thunder: none
    *not a touch upon the officiating – 9:49 PM
    Anthony Slater @anthonyVslater
    Thunder solely went 4-of-20 on 3s in that first half, however made 13 pictures between 8-14 toes. SGA and Jalen Williams mid-rangers, Hartenstein floaters, Caruso a pair brief pictures in the midst of a short zone. They’re up 58-50. – 9:48 PM
    Brandon Rahbar @BrandonRahbar
    Thunder up 58-50 on the half.
    SGA 19 PTS
    Chet 11 PTS
    JDub 10 PTS
    OKC dominated each side in addition to 3 level taking pictures.
    OKC 4-20 3PT
    Wolves 9-24 3PT – 9:48 PM
    Vincent Goodwill @VinceGoodwill
    SGA with 19 on the half, Ant with 16 on 18 pictures. OKC leads 58-50 – 9:46 PM
    Christopher Hine @ChristopherHine
    One other powerful near the half like Recreation 1. Wolves surrender the possibility on the final shot on that DDV foul (proper name or not) and Shai closes with the Thunder’s final 11 factors of the second.
    Thunder match their largest lead of the night time, 58-50 going into the half. – 9:46 PM
    Brandon Rahbar @BrandonRahbar
    Shai Gilgeous-Alexander on the half
    19 PTS
    6-9 FG
    3 REB
    4 AST
    2 STL
    1 TO
    +12
    SGA scored 5 factors within the closing 20 seconds of the half. – 9:46 PM
    Rylan Stiles @Rylan_Stiles
    Shai Gilgeous-Alexander hits an enormous triple, Dort attracts an unlawful display screen, Mark Daigneault goes offense-defense with IHart-Joe. OKC has an opportunity at a 5-0 run to shut the half with SGA on the line. – 9:44 PM
    Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
    The Shai Gilgeous-Alexander palming violation turnover was the primary time all playoffs palming was referred to as.
    Gilgeous-Alexander was one among 51 gamers referred to as for palming through the common season. Gilgeous-Alexander was solely tagged as soon as, whereas Giannis and Garland have been hit 3 instances – 9:39 PM
    Rylan Stiles @Rylan_Stiles
    Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Jalen Williams have made some nice selections on kick outs and Jdub will get rewarded proper there with an help on an AC triple. One dribble kick out from the nail is hard. A uncommon 3 tonight for OKC. – 9:25 PM
    Brandon Rahbar @BrandonRahbar
    Chris Paul proven on the Jumbotron and will get an enormous ovation from Loud Metropolis. – 9:24 PM
    Rylan Stiles @Rylan_Stiles
    Chris Paul will get love from the Thunder crowd pic.x.com/eS32xfvjAM – 9:23 PM

    NBA on ESPN @ESPNNBA
    “Maintain it up, 2!”
    Jaylin Williams was hyped for SGA to obtain his MVP trophy 😂 pic.x.com/cbwbSSLYi6 – 9:10 PM

    Zach Kram @zachkram
    I get the free throw factor, however SGA ranked second (behind DeRozan) in midrange makes this 12 months. It’s sort of odd that followers who need extra traditional old-school hoopers aren’t embracing him extra. He’s a contemporary guard who received the scoring title with out specializing in 3s! – 9:03 PM
    Michael Grange @michaelgrange
    Appears just like the work SGA put in on his post-up recreation with Nate Mitchell is paying off … – 9:02 PM
    Rylan Stiles @Rylan_Stiles
    Jalen Williams and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander are simply killing Minnesota within the mid-range proper now. Getting something they need. – 9:00 PM
    Rylan Stiles @Rylan_Stiles
    Shai Gilgeous-Alexander referred to as for a foul as Jalen Williams was sluggish 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

    Sirius XM NBA @SiriusXMNBA
    “I didn’t begin [SGA] early his freshman 12 months”
    @CoachCalArk, Gilgeous-Alexander’s coach at Kentucky, reacts to Shai profitable 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 spouse, 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

    NBA on ESPN @ESPNNBA
    “He’s a greater particular person than he’s at hooping.”
    CP3 joined NBA Countdown to speak about his relationship with SGA ❤ pic.x.com/Lkrl5miq2B – 8:12 PM
    Brad Townsend @townbrad
    ESPN stay 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 best way round. Mavs actually may do worse this summer season as they assess their level guard state of affairs. – 8:08 PM
    Brandon Rahbar @BrandonRahbar
    Thunder starters vs Wolves
    SGA
    Dort
    JDub
    Chet
    Hartenstein
    Western Convention Finals
    Recreation 2 – 8:01 PM
    Brandon Rahbar @BrandonRahbar
    Don’t assume it was a coincidence this was the image they selected to color of SGA.
    (h/t @OKCTalk) pic.x.com/vJmmaSKV4o – 7:32 PM

    Dave McMenamin @mcten
    OKC coach Mark Daigneault sidestepped commenting on the credit score that Shai Gilgeous-Alexander gave him in his MVP ceremony, however spoke about how particular of an evening it was for his group to replicate on their journey this season pic.x.com/eFDgAZUDCY – 6:52 PM

    Extra on this storyline

    Gilgeous-Alexander joined different teammates behind Thunder ahead Chet Holmgren throughout his postgame interview airing in China. As soon as that interview was over, Gilgeous-Alexander ducked beneath a protecting tape courtside to hug and kiss his spouse earlier than dapping a smiling Paul, who apparently had his outdated teammate considering he wasn’t attending the sport. “You just lied in my face now,” Gilgeous-Alexander told Paul with a smile. “Who?” Paul said. -via Andscape / Might 23, 2025
    Shai Gilgeous-Alexander had simply obtained the NBA Most Useful Participant award when he observed one thing suspicious. There was a person sitting courtside subsequent to his spouse, Hailey, who he had by no means seen sitting in his courtside seats at a Thunder recreation earlier than. Earlier than the Oklahoma Metropolis Thunder guard may elevate his eyebrow, he realized that he had a shock customer: 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 / Might 23, 2025
    Paul loved sitting courtside watching his former teammates, Gilgeous-Alexander and NBA All-Defensive first-team choice Luguentz Dort, get acknowledged for his or her 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 / Might 23, 2025





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