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Shai’s Dad Confirms OKC Stay | Oklahoma City Thunder News
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- Jul 22, 2026
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Summary
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s dad just dropped a major update: his son is thriving in Oklahoma City and has no plans to head back to Toronto — calling OKC the “perfect fit” for his basketball focus. While Shai was born in Canada and has represented Team Canada internationally, his dad insists the distractions of big cities like Toronto — constant media requests and fan demands — aren’t helping Shai’s game. Oklahoma City, by contrast, offers the calm, focused environment he needs to dominate. He even said Shai “loves it” there and won’t leave unless something major changes. With the Thunder building a young, talented core around Shai — including Chet Holmgren and Jalen Williams — and a strong front office, it’s clear Shai’s future is firmly rooted in OKC. The Raptors dream? Probably just a fan fantasy now. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: [email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/b9dce55fccf9740f