Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s MVP Triumph: Mom’s Emotional Voicemail Steals the Show
Sarah Johnson
May 23, 2025
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Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s MVP win sparks emotional voicemail from his mother, celebrating his rise as the Thunder charge toward an NBA title.
When Shai Gilgeous-Alexander was crowned the NBA's MVP on Wednesday night, the celebration wasn’t just on the court—it echoed in a heartfelt voicemail from his mother, Charmaine, that captured a mother’s pride and a star’s ascent. “Finally! You got it!” she exclaimed, her voice brimming with emotion in a video released by AT&T. She praised his consistency, leadership, and relentless drive, declaring, “The world finally gets to see you the way I’ve always seen you.”
The Canadian sensation, who led the league with a career-high 32.7 points and 6.4 assists per game, propelled the Oklahoma City Thunder to a stellar 68-14 record, clinching the No. 1 seed in the Western Conference. From being the 11th overall pick by the Charlotte Hornets in 2018 to a cornerstone of the Thunder after a trade from the Los Angeles Clippers, Gilgeous-Alexander has transformed into a diamond shining bright in the NBA’s spotlight.
Fresh off a seven-game victory over Nikola Jokić’s Denver Nuggets, the Thunder are charging through the playoffs, kicking off the Western Conference finals with a commanding 114-88 win over the Minnesota Timberwolves. This marks OKC’s deepest playoff run since 2016, a year that saw them falter against the Golden State Warriors. Now, with Gilgeous-Alexander leading, the Thunder are chasing their first NBA title since their Seattle SuperSonics days in 1979.
Charmaine’s words linger: “Be you, stay focused, and everything else will work out.” For Shai, those words are more than advice—they’re the blueprint of a leader dominating on and off the court.
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Editor's Comments
Shai’s MVP win is no surprise, but Charmaine’s voicemail? That’s the real slam dunk! Imagine her cheering louder than a Thunder crowd—guess the apple doesn’t fall far from the tree. While Shai’s lighting up the court, OKC’s dreaming of a title, but let’s hope they don’t pull a 2016 and let another 3-1 lead slip away. Who needs a trophy when you’ve got Mom’s approval?
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