In brief
Oklahoma City Thunder's Shai Gilgeous-Alexander shared on Sunday that he and his family are safe after a recent break-in at their home during an NBA game. The incident occurred on Thursday when the Thunder faced the Washington Wizards at home. Although local police apprehended no suspects, they assured the community of no immediate danger. This type of crime has been increasingly directed at professional athletes, with many homes burglarized during game days.
Oklahoma City (AP) — Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, the Oklahoma City Thunder's star guard and reigning NBA MVP, updated fans about his family's wellbeing after they were victims of a home burglary. The break-in occurred while Gilgeous-Alexander was at a game against the Washington Wizards on Thursday. Long story short, everybody’s safe, and that’s all that really matters, he stated following a subsequent victory over the New Orleans Pelicans.Local police responded promptly to the incident reported around 7:45 p.m., but the suspects had fled before officers arrived. While there were no arrests and police have not disclosed whether any belongings were taken, they reassured the community that there was no immediate danger. This disturbing trend mirrors a surge in burglaries targeting high-profile athletes, with many incidents occurring on game days when homes are unoccupied due to players attending games. Athletes like Patrick Mahomes, Travis Kelce, Joe Burrow, and others have similarly experienced break-ins, leading authorities to warn sports leagues of these patterns.
