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With 14 former Kentucky players participating in the NBA 2K26 Summer League, it is only right for a former Wildcat to grace the cover of basketball's

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The year of Shai Gilgeous-Alexander continues

Another former Kentucky Wildcat will grace the front of the world's most popular basketball video game.  As first reported by ESPN's Shams Charania,

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Shai Gilgeous-Alexander selected as cover athlete for NBA 2K26

No player in NBA history has signed a contract worth as much per-year money as Shai Gilgeous-Alexander just did.   According to ESPN's Shams

Jun 22, 2025; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) holds up his NBA Finals Bill Russell MVP trophy at the end of game seven of the 2025 NBA Finals after defeating the Indiana Pacers at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander signs largest per year average salary contract in NBA history

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander will sign a new contract with the Oklahoma City Thunder after leading the team to an NBA championship. According to ESPN NBA

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander sets new NBA record on contract extension with Thunder

A shirtless Shai Gilgeous-Alexander with a Canadian flag tied around his waist was running through the streets of Oklahoma City on Tuesday.   There

Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander carries the Larry O'Brien trophy as he celebrates with fans as the Oklahoma City Thunder celebrate their first NBA Finals title win with a champions parade throughout downtown Oklahoma City on Tuesday, June 24, 2025. Mandatory Credit: Bryan Terry/USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander was running through the streets of OKC during Thunder title parade

When it comes down to the all-time NBA greats, even 6-time champion Michael Jordan wasn't able to make the cut onto his high school's varsity team as

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SGA went from not making high school JV team to NBA Finals MVP

We could write a million posts about Shai Gilgeous-Alexander's incredible season, and it wouldn't do it justice. Last night, the former Cat joined

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Shai Gilgeous-Alexander on achieving rare NBA trifecta: "It's hard to even fathom"

The Oklahoma City Thunder are the 2024-25 National Basketball Association champions after a hard-fought seven-game series against the Indiana Pacers.

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Oklahoma City Thunder 'Big Three' honored by their high school alma maters after winning the NBA championship

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has pulled off the NBA's ultimate trifecta: NBA MVP, world champion and Finals MVP.   In a head-to-head battle between the

Jun 22, 2025; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; The Oklahoma City Thunder celebrate after winning game seven of the 2025 NBA Finals against the Indiana Pacers at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Cason Wallace lead OKC Thunder to NBA title, SGA named Finals MVP

Indiana had its backs against the ropes heading into Game 6 of the NBA Finals, one loss away from crowning Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and company NBA

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BBNBA: Pacers rout Thunder to force NBA Finals Game 7

After another excellent performance, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander now has his Oklahoma City Thunder one win away from securing the franchise's first NBA

Jun 16, 2025; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder forward Jalen Williams (8) and guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) walk back up the court in the first quarter against the Indiana Pacers during game five of the 2025 NBA Finals at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images

BBNBA: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Thunder one victory away from winning NBA Finals

Things were looking cloudy for the Thunder heading into the 4th quarter of Game 4 in the NBA Finals. Down as many as 10 in the second half, Oklahoma

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BBNBA: SGA leads Thunder to comeback win in Game 4 to even the series 2-2

Oakmont Country Club has the reputation of being the toughest golf course in the U.S. Open rotation. The Western Pennsylvania club lived up to that

Jun 12, 2025; Oakmont, Pennsylvania, USA; Sam Burns chips out of the rough on the 17th hole during the first round of the U.S. Open golf tournament. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-Imagn Images

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Like a horde of storm chasers, the Indiana Pacers relentlessly pursued the Thunder in Game 3 of the NBA Finals until they were victorious in their

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BBNBA: Indiana outpaces SGA and Thunder to take 2-1 Finals lead

John Calipari believes the NBA wants Shai Gilgeous-Alexander to be the face of the league. While appearing on the FanDuel Sports Network show Golic

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John Calipari says NBA wants Shai Gilgeous-Alexander to be face of NBA

John Calipari believes the NBA wants Shai Gilgeous-Alexander to be the face of the league

John Calipari shared some interesting details about Shai Gilgeous-Alexander not wanting to play for the Cleveland Cavaliers. While appearing on Golic

John Calipari said Shai Gilgeous-Alexander didn't want to play with Cleveland Cavaliers

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John Calipari reveals Shai Gilgeous-Alexander told Cleveland Cavaliers he would not play for them

Tyrese Haliburton was all out of magic tricks on Sunday night. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and the Thunder dominated the Pacers from the opening tip in

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BBNBA: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Thunder cruise in Game 2 to even NBA Finals

Tyrese Haliburton is on a playoff heater unlike anything we've ever seen.   The Indiana Pacers star guard came into the 2025 NBA Finals having

Jun 5, 2025; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Indiana Pacers guard Tyrese Haliburton (0) and forward Aaron Nesmith (23) celebrate after Haliburton makes the game winning shot as Oklahoma City Thunder guard Cason Wallace (22) looks on during the fourth quarter during game one of the 2025 NBA Finals at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images

BBNBA: Tyrese Haliburton does it again as Pacers come up clutch in Game 1 of Finals

The only thing separating Shai Gilgeous-Alexander from completing one of the greatest individual (and team) seasons of all time is four more wins.

May 22, 2025; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) reacts after a play against the Minnesota Timberwolves in the third quarter during game two of the western conference finals for the 2025 NBA Playoffs at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images

BBNBA Finals Preview: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander looks to cap off historic season with a title

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is on the hunt for the MVP sweep.   After winning the NBA's 2024-25 regular season MVP award and the Western Conference

May 28, 2025; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander holds up the MVP trophy for the western conference finals for the 2025 NBA Playoffs at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is clear-cut favorite to win NBA Finals MVP

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has already checked off one box, becoming the first player in Kentucky basketball history to take home the NBA's MVP award.

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Shai Gilgeous-Alexander's High School Coach: 'He Should Be the Face of Kentucky Basketball'

Ben Luber was an associate head coach at Binghamton University in 2014, set to check out a rising high school recruit. Luber was a constant recruiter

Jan 7, 2017; Arlington, TN, USA; Hamilton Heights Hawks Shai Gilgeous-Alexander guard (2) goes to the basket against Arlington Tigers Luke Wiseman guard (13) during the game at Arlington High School. Mandatory Credit: Justin Ford-Imagn Images

Ben Luber Was the First College Coach to Recruit Shai Gilgeous-Alexander; Now He's Watching Him Compete for an NBA Title

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is having one of the best individual NBA seasons of all time. MVP of the league at 26 years old? Check. MVP of the Western

May 28, 2025; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) signals to the fans after defeating the Minnesota Timberwolves in game five to win the western conference finals for the 2025 NBA Playoffs at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images

BBNBA: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander leads Thunder to first NBA Finals since 2012

ESPN's First Take spent time on Tuesday morning discussing who the face of the NBA is. Kendrick Perkins argued against Anthony Edwards, just hours

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Charles Barkley calls out ESPN over Shai Gilgeous-Alexander vs. Anthony Edwards debate

Considering the circumstances, Kentucky's first-ever NBA MVP likely played the best basketball game of his entire life up to this point on Monday

May 26, 2025; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) reacts after defeating the Minnesota Timberwolves in game four of the western conference finals for the 2025 NBA Playoffs at Target Center. Mandatory Credit: Jesse Johnson-Imagn Images