Watch: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, wife Hailey Summers and first-born Ares click adorable pics with NBA and Finals MVP trophies

The OKC Thunder clinched their first title in 46 years, guided to the promised land by Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, who was awarded the Finals MVP for his exploits. After the on-court celebrations, Gilgeous-Alexander, his wife Hailey Summers and their first-born child Ares were pictured celebrating with the NBA and Finals MVP trophies.

The NBA's official X account shared a video of the three as they took pictures with the trophies.

"SHAI & FAM WITH THE TROPHIES 🥹 What it's all about," the caption read.

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In the clip, the couple was seen striking multiple poses with the Larry O'Brien and Bill Russell trophies, with Ares joining them in the middle. Ares was also seen in a solo photoshoot with the trophies as he sat between the two awards.

The Thunder clinched the trophy after downing the Indiana Pacers in an entertaining Finals series that went all the way to Game 7. OKC defeated Indiana 103-91 in the series clincher at the Paycom Center on Sunday.

The former Clippers guard led his team from the front in the final game, recording a double-double with 29 points and 12 assists. SGA averaged 30.3 ppg, 5.6 apg and 4.6 rpg, earning him the Finals MVP award.

He became only the fourth player in history to be named the scoring champion, league MVP and Finals MVP in a single season, joining NBA greats Michael Jordan, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar and Shaquille O'Neal.

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander's reaction to becoming an NBA champion

The NBA title was the perfect end to a perfect season for Shai Gilgeous-Alexander. After leading the team to back-to-back first-place finishes in the West, the onus was on him to lead them to the crown.

After clinching the title, SGA discussed his historic campaign.

"Yeah, it feels amazing, so much weight off my shoulders, so much stress relieved," he told reporters. "No matter what, we go into every night wanting to win, and sometimes it just doesn't go your way, and tonight could have been one of those nights, but we found a way ... it feels good to be a champion." (From 0:28 onwards)

The Thunder clinched their second-ever NBA title and look set to build a lasting dynasty with their young core.

About the author

Arian Kashyap is a basketball journalist at Sportskeeda with over two years of experience at Essentially Sports and Spice Bite and a Bachelor's in Physical Education and Sports Sciences.

Arian's favorite team is the Miami Heat and it’s mainly down to Dwyane Wade being his favorite player of all time. Arian loved how explosive Wade was as a player and he had all the attributes, whether that be shooting, defending or passing. Arian really liked how he won titles both with and without a dynasty behind him.

Arian has also worked with Bhaichung Bhutia Football Schools and was the manager for a Delhi-based women’s team called Garwhal Untied. Garwhal won the Delhi league and were runners-up during his tenure.

Arian has judged essay writing competitions for the Commonwealth Students Welfare Group of India in 2023 and was a part of the U-14 team for the Bhaichung Bhutia Football Schools academy that qualified for the AIFF Round in 2023.

When not working or watching sports, Arian likes riding his motorcycle and reading.

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