The house of Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander was burglarized Thursday night time whereas he and his group have been competing, according to police.
The break-in occurred round 7:45 p.m. native time within the Nichols Hills suburb of Oklahoma Metropolis, and police stated the suspects fled the scene by the point officers arrived.
The reigning MVP was enjoying at Paycom Heart towards the Wizards, main the Thunder to their sixth straight win to begin the season. Authorities found the housebreaking whereas the sport was nonetheless in progress.
Nobody was on the residence of Gilgeous-Alexander — who additionally took residence Finals MVP final season — on the time, Information 9 reported.
Police stated there may be “no purpose to imagine the general public is in any hazard” and that the investigation stays ongoing.
Thunder normal supervisor Sam Presti was noticed on the scene Thursday night time within the wake of the incident, per Information 9.
The break-in provides Gilgeous-Alexander's title to a rising listing of high-profile athletes — Luke Doncic, Patrick Mahomes and Travis Kelce amongst them — who've had their houses focused by thieves.
The 27-year-old guard has been the face of the Thunder's fast ascent throughout current years.
Final season, Gilgeous-Alexander averaged a league-leading 32.7 factors per sport and led Oklahoma Metropolis to its first NBA championship.
The three-time All-Star is averaging 34.2 factors per sport to this point this season.
