OKC Thunder Star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander recently gave Drake fans a moment they won’t soon forget. While the pop star is currently on tour, Drake visited Oklahoma City for a show earlier this week. Much to the surprise of the fans in attendance, OKC Thunder star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander made a surprise appearance. This coming together saw two of Canada’s biggest stars come together for a big moment.
Besides Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, OKC Thunder star Chet Holmgren also made an appearance. Holmgren reportedly left the group with Chicago-based rapper Lil Durk before Drake took center stage to headline.
As many were quick to point out, the connection between the two dates back several years, with Drake having attended an OKC Thunder game in 2021. This week, Drake welcomed Shai Gilgeous-Alexander to the stage in electrifying fashion , addressing what the couple has in common. connection with Canada.
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“He is the future of the NBA. His name is Shai Gilgeous. He adores you all. …We both represent the six, but he adores you all.
Check out the clip of Drake welcoming Shai Gilgeous-Alexander on stage, as well as the video of Chet Holmgren hanging out with Lil Durk below:
A look back at Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Drake’s friendship over the years
While it’s unclear how exactly SGA and Drake met, it’s clear that Drake has been a supporter of the Thunder star for some time. As previously mentioned, in 2021, Drake was sitting courtside during an OKC Thunder game.
Given that both men are Canadian, the support wasn’t surprising, but many fans speculated that Drake might be working on recruiting SGA to Toronto. As an ambassador of Toronto RaptorsDrake has been involved with the team for some time now.
Although we’ve seen little evidence to suggest Drake is actively trying to recruit SGA away from the Thunder, the two have struck up a genuine friendship. Earlier this season, for example, SGA gave Drake a signed jersey along with a heartfelt message, writing:
“To the boy: Bravo to the flashiest, the most splashy, the most clever… my fly brother, the GOAT… I appreciate you 4L.”
Drake took a photo of the signed jersey and shared it on her Instagram storyhighlighting the fact that the two Canadian stars have become friends.
Following his appearance with Chet Holmgren at the Drake concert, SGA and the Thunder will be back in action on Wednesday against the Jazz.
With the playoffs in sight and the team sitting in first place in the West, expectations are high in Oklahoma City.
