In the middle of his 35-point performance against the Portland Trail Blazers on Sunday, a fan caught the attention of Shai Gilgeous-Alexander with a simple question: “Can I have your jersey after the game?”
The fan was celebrating his 12th birthday and the Oklahoma City Thunder star obliged, telling him “anything for you.” Gilgeous-Alexander stayed true to his word, walking over to the fan after a 118-108 victory at Moda Center.
He took the jersey off, then used the fan’s back to autograph it before handing it over to them. The fan proceeded to hop around and say thank you as Gilgeous-Alexander gave him a fist bump.
The fan already was wearing the Thunder guard’s City Edition uniform but memorably added an Association Edition one to his collection.
Gilgeous-Alexander is in the midst of an MVP-worthy season, averaging a career-high 32.1 points for the league-leading Thunder. His performance Sunday marked his ninth 30-plus point game in January.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, the rising star of the NBA, recently made a young fan’s day by gifting him his game-worn jersey. The heartwarming moment took place after a game where the young fan was cheering for Shai from the stands.
The fan, who had been wearing a homemade sign that read “Shai’s biggest fan,” caught the attention of the player during warmups. After the game, Shai approached the young fan and handed him his sweaty, game-worn jersey.
The young fan was ecstatic and couldn’t believe his luck. He proudly showed off the jersey to everyone around him, beaming with joy. Shai’s gesture not only made the fan’s day but also left a lasting impact on him.
This act of kindness from Shai Gilgeous-Alexander shows that he not only excels on the court but also has a big heart off the court. It’s moments like these that remind us of the positive influence athletes can have on their fans, especially the younger ones who look up to them as role models.
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