Shai Gilgeous-Alexander reacts to Knicks' NBA Finals victory over Spurs
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 8, 2026, 6:41 PM
Last updated Oct 8, 2026
Following the New York Knicks' 4-1 win against the San Antonio Spurs in the NBA Finals, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander expressed disappointment through a text message to his trainer. Gilgeous-Alexander had taken responsibility for the Oklahoma City Thunder's 4-3 loss to the Spurs in the Western Conference Finals and spent the offseason focusing on improving his game. According to trainer Nem Ilic, Gilgeous-Alexander was upset about not being part of the championship series, realizing that the Knicks had claimed the title. After discussions on positioning and conditioning, Gilgeous-Alexander made his preseason debut, scoring 17 points in 17 minutes.
- •Knicks defeated Spurs 4-1 in NBA Finals.
- •Gilgeous-Alexander accepted blame for Thunder's playoff loss.
- •Trainer reported Gilgeous-Alexander was 'pissed' after Finals outcome.
- •Gilgeous-Alexander focused on conditioning and skill improvement over the offseason.
- •He scored 17 points in his preseason debut on October 8.
- 6:41 PMYahoo Sports — Thunder’s Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s trainer reveals ‘pissed’ text right after Knicks beat Spurs in NBA Finals
"Oklahoma City Thunder All-Star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s trainer reflected on how the two-time MVP reacted to seeing the New York Knicks defeat the San Antonio Spurs, 4-1, in the NBA Finals. Gilgeous-Alexander took on most of the blame for the Thunder’s 4-3 loss to the San Antonio Spurs in the Western Conference Finals. He spent the offseason […] The post Thunder’s Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s trainer reveals ‘pissed’ text right after Knicks beat Spurs in NBA Finals appeared first on ClutchPoints.
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