Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Reacts to Mark Daigneault All-Star Debut

reactionThe Oklahoma City Thunder have seen Shai Gilgeous-Alexander team up with Mark Daigneault at NBA All-Star Weekend for the first time and the NBA superstar gave his reaction to having his bench boss along for the ride.

Feb 16, 2025; San Francisco, CA, USA; Chuckís Global Stars guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) of the Oklahoma City Thunder during introductions before the 2025 NBA All Star Game at Chase Center. Mandatory Credit: Cary Edmondson-Imagn Images / Cary Edmondson-Imagn Images

The Oklahoma City Thunder were well represented at the 2025 NBA All-Star festivities including in Sunday's flawed event.

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Jalen Williams, Mark Daigneault and Dave Bliss each took center stage at NBA All-Star Sunday night. The Thunder superstar was coached in the All-Star game by his Thunder head coach and the duo went up against Williams and Bliss in the first semi-final game which the former won.

Oklahoma City was in the spotlight and following the games on Sunday, Gilgeous-Alexander discussed what it means to have his Thunder bench boss with him at All-Star weekend for the first time.

"He for sure is not," Gilgeous-Alexander smirked when asked how Daigneault was handling this weekend that he is not into "It's good for coach, to get out there, I guess. As long as he doesn't change, and I know he won't. I am happy for him. All his success, he deserves it."

The Oklahoma City Thunder bench boss earned the honor as the team continues to runaway with the No. 1 seed in the Western Conference via a 44-10 mark at the break. While Daigneault is not one for the hoopla and spectacle that is All-Star weekend, it is still a special honor.

Up next, the OKC Thunder will resume its regular season on Friday as the team travels to Utah to take on the Jazz.

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