Still in the afterglow of the remarkable NBA Finals, Oklahoma City Thunder star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander basked in the glory of his team’s triumph after defeating the Indiana Pacers.
To commemorate the milestone, the NBA Finals Most Valuable Player took to social media and shared a heartfelt post that captured the significance of the victory.
On Wednesday, SGA returned to Instagram with a carousel of photos showcasing the best moments from the championship. The snaps included the team’s winning moment on the court, the championship parade, interaction with fans, and more.
Apart from the striking photos, the NBA star also included a lengthy message acknowledging the different opinions of others about their success and the critics, doubters, and media narratives that underestimated him and his team.
Although he spoke with honesty and directness, what stood out to fans wasn’t just what he said, but how he expressed it through a poetic and powerful statement.
With this, social media users couldn't help but share some playful comments towards the Thunder point guard.
“You poetic now?” one wrote.
“Poetry in motion,” a second commenter said.
“Work on an album in the offseason,” a fan teased SGA.
Commenters even mentioned the names of Drake and Shakespeare, known for their lyrical and impactful words.
“Shakespeare couldn’t have written this,” a follower noted.
A fan even mixed the NBA star’s name with the English playwright and called him “SHAIkspeare.”
“Found Drake’s ghostwriter,” a commenter added.
Another fan echoed the same sentiment and joked, “@champagnepapi cat’s out of the bag buddy, I found ya Canadian writer.”
Indiana Pacers guard Tyrese Haliburton drives to the basket against Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander during Game 6 of the 2025 NBA Finals at Gainbridge Fieldhouse on June 19, 2025.
Indiana Pacers guard Tyrese Haliburton drives to the basket against Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander during Game 6 of the 2025 NBA Finals
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The NBA championship brought the season to a close with the OKC securing a 103-91 victory over the Pacers.
As for Gilgeous-Alexander, he cemented his legacy by becoming the 11th player in NBA history to win both the regular season MVP and Finals MVP in the same year, joining an elite group that includes legends like Michael Jordan, LeBron James, Shaquille O’Neal and others.