It was a breakout defensive performance for Alexander-Walker, the first step in the guard earning a spot in Minnesota’s rotation for years to come. Gilgeous-Alexander’s path to greatness in the NBA has been more of a straight-line ascension, but Alexander-Walker has also now proven himself to be a high-end, two-way wing who’s set to cash in for a large payday this offseason. After the Thunder topped Denver in Game 7 of the Western Conference semifinals on Sunday to secure this brotherly bout, Alexander-Walker’s mom apparently texted Gilgeous-Alexander’s dad, “Oh it’s war now.”
Author: Jace Frederick
Published at: 2025-05-20 21:32:00
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