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NBA fans troll Shai Gilgeous-Alexander for workout video
June 16, 2026
Source: Yahoo Sports · Read on source site
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and the Oklahoma City Thunder failed to defend their NBA championship. They reached the Western Conference Finals but the San Antonio Spurs dethroned them in seven games. However, the two-time MVP is already back in the lab.
>Players often take a vacation to start the offseason. Gilgeous-Alexander decided to take a different path. He is putting in work just over two weeks since elimination.
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>The workout video was shared on X by Legion Hoops. NBA fans dropped their reactions in the comments section, with many trolling the superstar guard.
>“Where is the clip of him practicing falling down after taking wide jump shots,” a user said.
>“Dude’s tendons and bones gotta be steel doing all these workouts,” one reaction read.
>“10 reps of standing at the free throw line,” a comment read.
>“where’s the free throw regimen part?” one fan wrote.
>“Making sure he getting those flopping movements ready to get them FTs,” posted another.
>“he gettin ready to bait some fouls,” a user commented.
Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) against the Phoenix Suns in the first half at Mortgage Matchup Center. Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn ImagesShai Gilgeous-Alexander, Thunder looking to bounce backThe Thunder were expected to return to the NBA Finals and defend their title. The Spurs crashed the party and sent the then-defending champions home, fueling Gilgeous-Alexander to start preparing for next season early.
>Oklahoma City’s front office will have to make big decisions on their pending free agents. However, the franchise also owns a plethora of draft picks it can use to maneuver the salary cap and further strengthen the roster. With Gilgeous-Alexander hungry to reclaim lost glory, the Thunder will be hard to count out from winning again.