Shai Gilgeous-Alexander challenges retired Chris Paul to a tennis match

Oklahoma City Thunder star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander challenged recently retired veteran Chris Paul to a tennis match via social media. The exchange occurred in the comments of a post featuring Chris Paul and Russell Westbrook, both of whom retired this year. Chris Paul acknowledged the challenge by responding that the younger guard would face difficulty on the court. The two players share a history from the 2019-20 season, when Chris Paul served as a mentor to Shai Gilgeous-Alexander during his time in Oklahoma City. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is coming off his second consecutive MVP season and a Western Conference Finals appearance. The social media interaction marks a lighthearted moment between the former teammates following their departures from the professional basketball stage.

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