More than 40 years ago, I arrived in Chicago in search of an idea. I was a young man looking for purpose, who believed deeply in America, was inspired by the Civil Rights Movement, and wanted to be a part of something larger. The America I believed in was one where everyone has opportunity, everyone is seen, everyone belongs—because that was an America that had a place for me, too.
Breaking: Oklahoma City Thunder's Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has won his second consecutive NBA Most Valuable Player award, becoming the 14th player in league history to win back-to-back MVPs, multiple sources tell ESPN.
To better understand the community they play for, every Oklahoma City Thunder player visits the Oklahoma City National Memorial & Museum dedicated to those affected by the April 19, 1995 bombing.
📺 Watch E60's "The Oklahoma Standard" April 26 at 11 AM ET on ESPN and the ESPN App.
Welcoming Shai Gilgeous-Alexander to the AP Family!
As a sports and fashion icon, Shai is an avid watch collector with a long-standing appreciation for Audemars Piguet, embodying our commitment to craftsmanship, creativity, and pushing boundaries.
We are proud to count him as Friend of the Brand, reinforcing the Manufacture’s long-standing dialogue with contemporary culture.
Marking this moment at the AP House LA, Shai was wearing the all-new 2026 Royal Oak Perpetual Calendar 41 mm in blue ceramic.
Building bridges across the world and nurturing strong relationships guided by genuine affinity has always been part of Audemars Piguet’s journey.
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SHAI 001 LUX: Truffle. @shaiglalex
New era of luxury for All-Star 2026.
Available at select retail locations in Los Angeles on 2.14 and on Nike SNKRS on 2.26.
The Converse SHAI 001 “BUTTER” will be available in a limited global release on September 4, 2025, via select retail partners, https://t.co/tJoTWcr8UL, and the Nike SNKRS App
ESPN Sources: The Oklahoma City Thunder’s Mark Daigneault has been voted the National Basketball Coaches Association's NBA coach of the year. Voting is among the league’s 30 head coaches.
GENIUS! 14 year old New Orleans native Naya Ellis created a new invention, called “WingItt” a watch that measures heartbeat and nerve impulses to pick up early signs of a stroke. “Many stroke victims develop signs such as a droopy face or strange taste in their mouth, but she wanted to create something that can detect internal symptoms.
Feeling blessed & grateful for everyone's love & concern. A big thank you to my teammates for their understanding. 🙏🏾All good here, just a bit of dehydration, but ready for tomorrow's game! Fasting has been my spiritual journey for over 15 years, thankful for every lesson. #God🙏🏾
Asked about this comment, Mark Daigneault said “well, usually when he works out he’s being guarded by DeVon Walker, our video coordinator, who I can assure you is not the best defender in the world. Shai’s got a good imagination.”