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“Silver leaked the script”, “League Rigged” – NBA Fans Go Wild After Adam Silver’s OKC Thunder Slip Fuels Scripted Finals Speculation

NBA fans lost it online after Commissioner Adam Silver commented about OKC Thunder's Shai Gilgeous-Alexander.

By Reign Amurao · Sportskeeda

Published: Tuesday, 20 October 2026 at 9:42 PM

Key Things to Know

NBA fans reacted strongly after Adam Silver remarked that Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and the Thunder are heading toward the Finals.
Supporters on social media jokingly claimed Silver accidentally leaked an NBA script or showed favoritism toward Oklahoma City.
The Oklahoma City Thunder reached the Western Conference Finals last season before falling to the San Antonio Spurs in Game 7.

The Story in 60 Seconds

NBA fans voiced speculation online after Commissioner Adam Silver remarked on the Oklahoma City Thunder during Tuesday's appearance on "The Pat McAfee Show." Silver stated that Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is "heading towards the Finals again, at least that's what their hope is," which prompted social media users to joke that he accidentally leaked a league script.

During the same broadcast, Silver also addressed concerns regarding Philadelphia 76ers player LeBron James using a Fanatics helicopter to commute. Silver defended the arrangement, clarifying that the helicopter is provided under James's personal deal with Fanatics and does not violate any NBA regulations.

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