BREAKING NEWS: Oklahoma City thunder National Basketball Association team Reacts in Shock as head Coach Mark Daigneault makes Surprising statement Announcing that MVP, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has been made the….see more

In a press conference that left fans, analysts, and even players stunned, Oklahoma City Thunder head coach Mark Daigneault made a jaw-dropping announcement this afternoon: MVP frontrunner Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has been made the team’s full-time point-forward, effective immediately.

“We’ve seen Shai dominate as a scoring guard, but it’s time to unlock the next level,” Daigneault said with a grin. “He’s not just our MVP—he’s becoming our system.”

The announcement comes after a string of impressive preseason performances where Shai not only led the team in scoring but also averaged 9.3 assists and 8.1 rebounds, showcasing his evolution into a complete floor general.

A Shocking Tactical Shift

In what many are calling a bold, positionless basketball move, the Thunder plan to run their offense through Gilgeous-Alexander from the forward spot—allowing for increased flexibility with backcourt rotations, especially with rising stars Jalen Williams and Cason Wallace ready to take on more ball-handling duties.

This decision was apparently made after a closed-door meeting between Daigneault, General Manager Sam Presti, and Shai himself.

“This isn’t just about basketball IQ,” said Presti. “It’s about redefining how we compete at the highest level. Shai’s leadership and versatility give us that opportunity.”

Reactions Pour In

The internet erupted with hot takes and memes within minutes of the announcement:

• Stephen A. Smith: “This is genius. Shai’s court vision and athleticism make this a nightmare for defenses.”
• Kendrick Perkins: “That boy gonna be the Canadian LeBron if this works out.”
• Thunder fans on X (formerly Twitter): “SGA = MVP + Point Forward = NBA Finals loading??”

Meanwhile, the team reportedly held a surprise locker room celebration, with teammates fully backing the transition.

“He’s built for this,” said Josh Giddey. “Shai can do it all—this just proves it.”

What’s Next?

The Thunder’s next preseason game against the Denver Nuggets will be the first glimpse of this experimental lineup, and all eyes will be on how Shai handles the expanded responsibilities.

Regardless of outcome, one thing is certain: Oklahoma City is officially all-in on the Shai era—just in a way no one expected.