Shai Gilgeous-Alexander marked his second straight MVP honor by giving his Oklahoma City Thunder teammates a generous round of gifts before the award became official. The package included new Audemars Piguet watches, Burberry trench coats, golf clubs, and other items, turning the moment into a team celebration rather than a solo milestone.
The gesture followed a pattern from last season, when Gilgeous-Alexander gave Rolex watches after winning the award. This time, the gifts were revealed in stages as teammates opened them one by one, and the watches were handed out separately afterward.
A gift that matched the moment
Gilgeous-Alexander used the occasion to stress that the award was tied to the group around him. He thanked his teammates directly and said he would not be the player or person he is without them.
“I just want to say thank you guys for everything. I wouldn’t be the player I am or person I am … without you guys,” he said. “Yeah, have fun. I love you guys.”
The message fit the tone of the night, which put the spotlight on the Thunder’s shared success as much as on his individual achievement. Moments later, players were seen wearing the trench coats to his MVP news conference, adding a visual twist to the celebration.
More than watches and coats
According to ESPN’s Shams Charania, the full gift basket for the Thunder included even more items than the first reveal suggested. Along with the watches, golf bags and trench coats, the players also received YSL cologne, custom Levi’s Canadian tuxedo sets, new iPhone 17s with free AT&T service, free Spotify Premium memberships and custom Don Julio 1942 bottles.
That mix gave the celebration a mix of luxury, lifestyle and practical value, while also reflecting Gilgeous-Alexander’s attention to detail. He noted that his teammates are “very fashionable guys” and said the Burberry coats were a way to help them out.
Chet Holmgren’s coat needed an adjustment
Not every item fit perfectly, and Gilgeous-Alexander even addressed that in a light moment. He said the coats looked great on the group, but Chet Holmgren’s needed to be extended, adding, “My bad Chet, I apologize. You’re going to get two, don’t worry.”
The comment added a personal touch to an evening that could have centered only on trophies and statistics. Instead, the scene showed a star player using a major individual honor to highlight the people around him.
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Gilgeous-Alexander’s MVP run also carried notable statistical weight. ESPN Research said he became the first MVP winner to average 30 points and five assists per game while shooting 55% from the field.
He also joined Michael Jordan and Kareem Abdul-Jabbar as the only players to average 30 points per game in consecutive MVP campaigns, which places his season in rare historical company. That context helps explain why the Thunder star’s celebration drew attention beyond the gifts themselves.
The timing also mattered for Oklahoma City, with the Western Conference finals series against the San Antonio Spurs set to begin Monday night. Based on the scene around the MVP news conference, the Thunder may not be done turning stylish trench coats into part of the team’s postseason identity.
