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USA Today
23-05-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander speaks fondly of Chris Paul as he attended his MVP presentation
With only four teams left, the Western Conference Finals have brought big-name stars to the little ole Paycom Center. From Adam Silver to Stephen A. Smith, the Oklahoma City Thunder's 118-103 Game 2 win over the Minnesota Timberwolves was the center of the NBA universe. A few notable Thunder legends were in attendance. No offense to TV personality Kendrick Perkins, but Chris Paul's presence meant a little more to Shai Gilgeous-Alexander. After all, he was his mentor in their sole season together in 2019-20. Both were traded to the Thunder in the same offseason. Gilgeous-Alexander from the blockbuster Paul George deal and Paul from the Russell Westbrook deal. The 2019 summer saw OKC plant the seeds of its current run as the title favorite. Paul enjoyed a bounce-back season as he led the Thunder to the playoffs while mentoring Gilgeous-Alexander. The future Hall-of-Famer's stay in OKC only lasted one season before he was shipped off to the Phoenix Suns the following offseason. But his impact can still be felt. Gilgeous-Alexander finished with 38 points on 12-of-21 shooting, eight assists and three rebounds. He shot 1-of-2 from 3 and went 13-of-15 on free throws. He also had five steals. The MVP winner talked about Paul's role in his life after hilariously realizing he was in attendance when he sat next to his family courtside. Need a break? Play the USA TODAY Daily Crossword Puzzle "He's been great. Not only as a big brother mentor but just like a friend. He's always there to lean on. He's the first guy in my life where I was close with that achieved the things I wanted to achieve," Gilgeous-Alexander said about Paul. "I really lean on him for advice. Not only basketball advice, but business advice, taking care of your body advice. Handling a family when they don't live with you. There are so many things you deal with as an NBA player, especially his caliber, that go under the radar and his guidance with that has been great." The Thunder's point guard lineage might be one of the richest in the NBA. From Russell Westbrook to Paul to Gilgeous-Alexander, OKC has never lacked a high-end starting one. The 26-year-old's MVP trophy presentation was the peak of several years of hard work. Paul's attendance was ceremonial as he was his Jedi Master when he was still a Padawan.
Malay Mail
27-04-2025
- Malay Mail
Six, including Bukit Aman traffic cop, remanded over fatal shooting of man in Kuching
KUCHING, April 27 — Six men, including a traffic police personnel from Bukit Aman, have been remanded to assist in investigations into the fatal shooting of a 34-year-old man along Jalan Stephen Yong here yesterday. Three suspects, aged 25 to 39, will be held for seven days, while the other three, aged 29 to 45, have been remanded for four days. Senior Assistant Registrar Heng Yi Min approved the remand applications under Section 302 of the Penal Code for murder, with the orders taking effect from April 28, 2025. The suspects are represented by National Legal Aid Foundation (YBGK) lawyers Russell Lim and Zoe Chan. The case unfolded yesterday morning when two men arrived at the Batu Kawa police station around 5.30am, reporting that their friend had been shot while in the car. Police later discovered the victim, identified as Muhammad Zaki Iderus, dead from a gunshot wound to the head. According to Padawan District Police Chief Supt Mohd Irwan Hafiz Md Radzi, police arrested the suspects at various locations between 4pm and 5.30pm on the same day—just hours after the case was reported. Alongside the arrests, the police also seized a pistol with 10 bullets. 'Initial investigations found that this group was involved in the shooting incident, and the motive is still under investigation. 'The case was successfully resolved in less than 12 hours, and all suspects will be remanded to facilitate investigation,' said Mohd Irwan in a statement yesterday. Those who have information related to the incident are urged to come forward and assist the investigation by contacting ASP Sylvarius Gopog at 013-863 7241. — The Borneo Post
