Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, the current NBA MVP, had a surprising encounter during the Oklahoma City Thunder’s win over the Minnesota Timberwolves in Game 2 of the conference finals. As he watched his wife sitting next to another man, he initially thought it was someone else.
Fortunately, the gentleman turned out to be Gilgeous-Alexander’s friend and former teammate Chris Paul, who was attending the game with his wife. The Thunder star joked about not recognizing Paul at first, saying he had to double take when he saw him sitting with his wife.
Gilgeous-Alexander expressed gratitude for the support of his friend and mentor, praising Paul for being a “big brother” and a close friend who provided guidance on both basketball and personal matters. He credited Paul with helping him navigate the challenges of being an NBA player, including business advice, taking care of his body, and managing family life.
The two former teammates have a strong bond, and Gilgeous-Alexander’s words highlighted the impact that Paul has had on his life and career.
Source: https://www.si.com/nba/shai-gilgeous-alexander-didnt-recognize-chris-paul-sitting-next-to-his-wife