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[Saba Sports News] Oklahoma City Thunder star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander celebrated his MVP award in grand fashion, going above and beyond to show appreciation for his teammates with an unforgettable gesture of generosity.
As reported by ESPN’s Shams Charania during Thursday’s episode of “NBA Today,” Gilgeous-Alexander surprised every player on the Thunder roster — from the starting five all the way down to the two-way players — with an extravagant gift basket on Wednesday, the day after he was officially named the league’s Most Valuable Player.
This wasn’t your typical post-award celebration or a modest token of gratitude.
Each carefully curated basket included a luxury Rolex watch, a brand-new iPhone, a pair of premium Beats By Dre headphones, and a stylish Canada Goose jacket.
The jackets were custom-embroidered with the team’s remarkable 68-14 regular season record, a subtle but meaningful tribute to the collective effort and success that helped propel Gilgeous-Alexander to MVP status.
Altogether, the value of each gift basket exceeded $10,000 — a stunning display of appreciation and team spirit.
For Gilgeous-Alexander, the gesture was a way to honor the people who helped elevate his game throughout the season and emphasize that the MVP award was not just his alone, but a reflection of a team-wide commitment to excellence.