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Shai Gilgeous-Alexander trolls Dillon Brooks online after Round 1 sweep
TL;DR
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander trolled Dillon Brooks online after the Oklahoma City Thunder swept the Phoenix Suns in the first round of the 2026 NBA Playoffs. Gilgeous-Alexander averaged 33.8 points in the series, showcasing his dominance.
Key points
- Shai Gilgeous-Alexander trolled Dillon Brooks online
- Oklahoma City Thunder swept the Phoenix Suns in Round 1
- Gilgeous-Alexander averaged 33.8 points in the series
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Apr 27, 2026; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) greets Phoenix Suns forward Dillon Brooks (3) after advancing in a four game sweep of the first round of the 2026 NBA Playoffs at Mortgage Matchup Center. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images
Letting his game do the talking, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander ran a fun victory lap over Dillon Brooks. After the Oklahoma City Thunder completed another mundane Round 1 sweep over the Phoenix Suns, the reigning MVP took to social media to pen his latest poem.
Gilgeous-Alexander was a one-man machine against the Suns. He averaged 33.8 points on 55.1% shooting, eight assists and 3.8 rebounds in the Round 1 series ā finally beating the narrative that he needed a playoff series to get going in the NBA playoffs.
In a David-Goliath series, Dillon Brooks tried his best to poke the bear. Instead, Gilgeous-Alexander kept things strictly on the court. Once Game 4 ended, the Team Canada teammates embraced. And then the next day, Gilgeous-Alexander had some fun on Instagram
In his latest Instagram caption, Gilgeous-Alexander posted an AI-created photo of Brooks. He pointed at him after scoring a bucket. And instead of the back of his jersey saying his last name, it said 'Cancun' for the wordplay of "Cancun in 3" ā a famous saying usually associated with NBA teams who are booted out of the playoffs.
Q&A
What were Shai Gilgeous-Alexander's stats in the Round 1 series against the Suns?
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander averaged 33.8 points, 8 assists, and 3.8 rebounds while shooting 55.1% in the series.
How did Dillon Brooks react to the Thunder's sweep in the playoffs?
Dillon Brooks attempted to provoke Shai Gilgeous-Alexander during the series, but Gilgeous-Alexander responded by focusing on his performance on the court.
What did Shai Gilgeous-Alexander post on social media after the Thunder's victory?
After the Thunder's victory, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander shared a playful poem on Instagram, celebrating the team's success.