“This is An SNL Skit” – Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Splits Fans With Wild Fashion Choice After Beating Knicks

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander captured the NBA world's attention with his stylish outfit at Madison Square Garden.

“This is An SNL Skit” – Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Splits Fans With Wild Fashion Choice After Beating Knicks

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (Image credits - Firstsportz)

In Short
  • Shai Gilgeous-Alexander led the Oklahoma City Thunder to a 103-100 victory over the New York Knicks.
  • The win marked the Thunder's fourth consecutive victory, maintaining their top position in the Western Conference.
  • Gilgeous-Alexander's unique fashion choice drew mixed reactions from fans and analysts on social media.

The defending champions, the Oklahoma City Thunder, led by Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, visited Madison Square Garden to face the New York Knicks on Wednesday night. The reigning MVP has not missed a beat since his return from injury. It was a closely fought 103-100 victory over the Knicks in their first meeting of the 2025-26 campaign.

The win extended the defending champions’ winning streak to four games. They sit at the top of the Western Conference standings with a 49-15 record and are 3.5 games ahead of second-place, the San Antonio Spurs. Meanwhile, the loss dropped the Knicks’ record to 40-23 as they find themselves at third place in the Eastern Conference standings.

After a historic 2024-25 campaign where he won the championship, Finals MVP, regular-season MVP, and the scoring title, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is on course to win it all once again.

Over the last three seasons, SGA has averaged 30+ points per game and is on track to make it four in a row this season. He is second in the league in scoring and is currently averaging 31.7 points per game. Many pundits and analysts believe his scoring numbers and efficiency put him in the same tier as Michael Jordan. He was coined as the ‘Michael Jordan of modern NBA‘ by former Boston Celtics legend, Paul Pierce.

Madison Square Garden is often called the ‘mecca’ of basketball, and SGA took the opportunity to make an impression even before the game began. Known for his unique fashion choices, he made a fashion statement once again on Wednesday night.

SGA made his entrance in notable fashion, drawing attention before the game even began. There is no better place to make a fashion statement than in New York.

NBA world reacts to Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s fit

SGA was seen in the same outfit once again at his post-match press conference. The eye-catching outfit quickly generated a buzz among the NBA community. Fans took to social media to react to the reigning MVP’s fit.

While SGA put on a show on the court, he grabbed eyeballs off of it as well. There were a lot of mixed opinions on social media, with some praising the outfit for being unique, while others felt it was outrageous.

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Chet Holmgren combine to score 54 points

It was an even contest between two playoff contenders in their respective conferences. The Thunder went into the half up by 10 points. The Knicks fought back, putting in a dominant performance in the third quarter, and were leading 80-77 heading into the final quarter of the game.

While all five of the Knicks’ starters recorded double-digit points, no one crossed the 20-point mark. Karl-Anthony Towns scored a team-high 17 points to go along with 17 rebounds. Jalen Brunson struggled with his scoring but did post a double-double as he recorded 16 points and 15 assists.

Chet Holmgren and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander
Chet Holmgren and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (Image credits – NBACentral/X)

Chet Holmgren led the scorers with a game-high 28 points, while Shai Gilgeous-Alexander ended his night on 26 points and eight assists. Brunson and OG Anunoby missed tying three-point attempts on the final possession as the Thunder snapped the Knicks’ three-match winning streak.

The two sides are scheduled to meet again on March 29 at the Paycom Center.

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