Shai Gilgeous-Alexander calls Thunder's season a failure
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 2, 2026, 10:30 AM
Last updated Jun 2, 2026
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander reflects on the Oklahoma City Thunder's 2025-26 NBA season, describing it as a 'failure' despite winning the NBA MVP award and reaching the Western Conference finals. The Thunder were eliminated by the San Antonio Spurs in seven games, falling short of their championship goal. Gilgeous-Alexander indicated that while the season did not meet his expectations, he views setbacks as opportunities for growth. He plans to use this experience to improve heading into the 2026-27 season.
- •Thunder reached the Western Conference finals but lost to the Spurs.
- •Shai Gilgeous-Alexander won his second consecutive NBA MVP award.
- •Gilgeous-Alexander describes the season as a 'failure'.
- •He aims to learn from the experience to improve in the next season.
- 10:30 AMYahoo Sports — Shai Gilgeous-Alexander said OKC Thunder 2025-26 season was 'failure'. Here's what he meant
- 4:45 AMYahoo Sports — Shai Gilgeous-Alexander describes Thunder's 2025-26 season with one word
"Shai Gilgeous-Alexander was frank in his exit interview when asked how he measures a season in which the Thunder fell short of the NBA Finals.
"For Gilgeous-Alexander, the season was the opposite of a success.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 2, 2026, 10:30 AMShai Gilgeous-Alexander said OKC Thunder 2025-26 season was 'failure'. Here's what he meant
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander was frank in his exit interview when asked how he measures a season in which the Thunder fell short of the NBA Finals.
- Yahoo SportsJun 1, 2026, 4:45 AMShai Gilgeous-Alexander describes Thunder's 2025-26 season with one word
For Gilgeous-Alexander, the season was the opposite of a success.
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