How Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s character, family values led him to another NBA MVP

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander poked a white straw inside a red juice box for his son Ares to sip on. Ares sat on his father’s lap — juice box in hand — for Shai’s introduction to the Most Valuable Player ceremony.
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An op-ed compared an NBA team to Israel as underdog success stories. Then the threats poured in.

With the reigning champion Oklahoma City Thunder fighting to return to the NBA Finals, one bold writer dug deep for an analogy: The Thunder, he wrote, is like the state of Israel — a former underdog now despised for its success.
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2026 NBA title odds: Thunder, Spurs still ahead of Knicks, Cavs

The Oklahoma City Thunder remain clear favorites to win the NBA title. Jayne Kamin-Oncea / Imagn Images The Athletic has live coverage of Cavaliers vs. Knicks in Game 1 of the 2026 NBA Eastern Conference Finals. With only four teams left in the 2026 NBA ...

The Oklahoman publishes, deletes op-ed comparing Oklahoma City Thunder to Israel

The Oklahoma City Thunder are currently attempting to win their second consecutive NBA championship and are poised to be a league powerhouse and potential dynasty for years to come. OKC invites many comparisons to other great NBA teams and even dominant clubs in other sports.

Spurs Issue Stern Warning For NBA After Outstanding Game 1 Vs Thunder

The San Antonio Spurs deliver a stunning warning for the rest of the NBA after a superb Game 1 win in the Western Conference Finals.

Wemby, Spurs vs. SGA, Thunder Compared to Magic, Lakers vs. Bird, Celtics by NBA Exec

The Western Conference Finals series between the Oklahoma City Thunder and the San Antonio Spurs is being hyped as one of the most monumental showdowns of the NBA's modern era.