Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s mother leaves emotional voicemail after her son wins MVP

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s mother leaves emotional voicemail after her son wins MVP

Mother's message to Thunder star: 'The world finally gets to see you the way I've always seen you'

Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander walks off the court after his team defeated the Denver Nuggets in Game 7 of the second round of the 2025 NBA Playoffs at Paycom Center. (Alonzo Adams/Imagn Images)

Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander watches a shot against Minnesota Timberwolves guard Donte DiVincenzo (0) in the fourth quarter of Game 1 of the NBA Western Conference finals at Paycom Center. (Alonzo Adams/Imagn Images)

Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) shoots against the Denver Nuggets in the second half during Game 7 of the second round for the 2025 NBA Playoffs at Paycom Center in Oklahoma City May 18, 2025. (Alonzo Adams/Imagn Images)