Funny, after the Thunder advanced to the finals, Alexander teased his father for winning the Western Finals MVP trophy

After the Thunder defeated the Timberwolves, Shay Gilgers-Alexander joked that his father was holding the Western Conference Finals MVP trophy.

Oklahoma City Thunder advanced to the NBA Finals for the first time since 2012. Although this night belongs to the Western Conference champion, a moment after the game stole the limelight.

Shay Gilgers-Alexander won the Magic Johnson Trophy for his outstanding performance in the series. During the celebration, he teased his father and joked that he was holding the Western Conference Finals MVP trophy, which seemed a little too proud and attracted people's attention.

In a video of a post-match celebration that has now gone viral online, the Thunder star couldn't help but tease his father.

"You pretend to be like yours," Gilgers-Alexander said with a smile as he joked with his father during the celebration.

The conversation quickly spread on social media, and fans praised this real family interaction. In a high-pressure playoff environment, this relaxing joke adds a sense of humor to this exciting milestone. This moment was recorded and quickly spread online, attracting the attention of many fans.

SGA averaged 31.4 points, 8.2 rebounds and 5.2 assists in five-game series. His stable leadership and efficient play were crucial in the Oklahoma City Thunder’s 4-1 victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves, who ended up dominating the fifth game with a big score of 124-94.

This interaction also resonates with its intimacy. As the players celebrate one of the team’s greatest victories in more than a decade, the MVP’s conversation with her father reminds fans of the intimate friendships behind the scenes. While this award was won on the court, it obviously means equally great to those off the court.

Oklahoma City Thunder will face the winner between the Indiana Pacers and the New York Knicks in the upcoming NBA Finals. The regular season record is 68 wins and 14 losses, and the league is the first, and they have a home advantage. With the outstanding performance of the star guard and strong locker room chemistry, the Thunders look both firm and confident and are expected to win the Larry O'Brien Trophy.