Chris Paul posts Instagram message for Shai Gilgeous-Alexander

Chris Paul played 18 seasons in the NBA.

The legendary point guard spent one year with the Oklahoma City Thunder (2019-20).

This season, he led a team that was supposed to be one of the worst in the league into the NBA playoffs.

On Friday, Thunder superstar Shai Gilgeous-Alexander celebrates his 26th birthday.

Paul has contributed to his Instagram History for his former teammate.

Paul captioned the post: “@shai Happy Birthday, my brother”

Paul proved to be an excellent mentor to Gilgeous-Alexander as the former Kentucky star developed into one of the top 10 players in the NBA.

After one game last season, Gilgeous-Alexander was seen They climbed over the seats to greet Paul’s family. It was a heartfelt moment.

The Thunder finished the 2023–24 season atop the Western Conference with a record of 57–25.

They reached the NBA playoffs for the first time since the 2020 season (when Paul was still on the roster).

After sweeping the New Orleans Pelicans, the Thunder lost to Kyrie Irving and the Dallas Mavericks in game six of the second round.

Meanwhile, Paul spent the year with the Golden State Warriors.

They were the tenth team in the Western Conference with a record of 46-36 and lost to the Sacramento Kings in the NBA playoffs, missing the playoffs.

In the offseason, Paul signed a contract with the San Antonio Spurs.

He will have the chance to serve as a mentor to 2024 Rookie of the Year Victor Wembanyama.