In a jaw-dropping turn of events, the Oklahoma City Thunder community and the entire NBA world have been left in disbelief as superstar point guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has reportedly submitted his resignation from professional basketball.
Sources close to the organization confirmed early Friday morning that the Thunder front office received an unexpected formal notice from Gilgeous-Alexander, signaling his intent to step away from the game indefinitely. The news has sent shockwaves through the team, the city, and basketball fans around the globe.
Details remain scarce, but insiders describe the decision as “bold and deeply personal.” Gilgeous-Alexander, who has been the heart and soul of the Thunder franchise since being traded from the Clippers in 2019, was in the midst of an MVP-caliber career, averaging over 30 points per game last season and leading Oklahoma City to a deep playoff run.
Social media exploded within minutes of the news breaking, with fans, players, and analysts expressing disbelief and heartbreak. Teammate Josh Giddey posted on X (formerly Twitter):
> “Still processing this. Shai is family — whatever he’s going through, we’ve got his back. Forever Thunder.”
The Thunder organization has yet to release an official statement, though a press conference is expected within the next 24 hours.
If confirmed, this marks one of the most shocking mid-career exits in NBA history — a move that could reshape the future of the Thunder franchise and ripple across the league.
As the story continues to unfold, fans are left asking one question: Why now?
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