Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Reacts to Russell Westbrook Retirement in Rare Tweet
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander tweeted for the first time in five years, sending a message to Russell Westbrook after his retirement.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, the Oklahoma City Thunder's star point guard, has provided his first tweet in five years following the retirement announcement of his former teammate, Russell Westbrook. The NBA legend, who played for the Thunder from 2008 to 2019, recently announced that he will be hanging up his cleats after an illustrious 18-year career in the league.
Gilgeous-Alexander took to Twitter to express his admiration for Westbrook, retweeting the Thunder's message to the retiring player and adding, "Congrats on an amazing career brother. Appreciate your contributions to the game." The Thunder's official message to Westbrook praised the player for his contributions to the team and the city, wishing him well in retirement.
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