Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s trainer, Nem Ilic, recently spoke to senior NBA writer, Mark Medina, and revealed the Thunder superstar’s candid reaction to the Knicks defeating the Spurs in the 2026 NBA Finals.
Oklahoma City Thunder star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander reportedly expressed deep frustration after watching the New York Knicks defeat the San Antonio Spurs in the 2026 NBA Finals. His trainer, Nem Ilic, revealed in an interview with Mark Medina that Gilgeous-Alexander texted him saying, "I'm pissed. I can't believe I'm not here right now," as Game 5 was concluding.
The Thunder were eliminated in seven games by the Spurs in the Western Conference Finals, prompting Gilgeous-Alexander to intensify his offseason conditioning with hill workouts. The reigning regular-season MVP subsequently made his preseason debut, scoring 17 points on perfect shooting in an 18-minute stint during a 128-126 loss to the Milwaukee Bucks.
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