Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is showing his appreciation to his Oklahoma City Thunder teammates. He gifted them luxury items, including Audemars Piguet watches. This comes after his second consecutive NBA MVP award.
Luxury Gifts for the OKC Roster
Gilgeous-Alexander provided goodie bags for the entire OKC roster. The bags included luxury watches from Audemars Piguet, Burberry trench coats, and golf bags. He understands he can’t achieve success on his own.
The gesture aligns with OKC’s team-first attitude. Gilgeous-Alexander often does post-game interviews and commercials with his squad. Last year, after his MVP season, he gave out Rolex watches.
Royal Oak Offshores for Most of the Team
Most of the Thunder players received the same watch. It was a $33,600 Royal Oak Offshore. The watch’s navy dial is a few shades darker than OKC’s light “Thunder blue”.
The Royal Oak Offshore is a bulkier, sportier alternative to the Royal Oak. This makes it a fitting choice for an NBA team. Some teammates, including Jalen Williams and Luguentz Dort, received simpler, self-winding Royal Oaks.
SGA’s Own Rare Audemars Piguet
Gilgeous-Alexander wore his own rare AP watch to the MVP ceremony. It was the RD#2 limited edition with a green dial. The RD watches are experimental projects that push the boundaries of watchmaking.
The RD#2 from 2018 was created to be the thinnest perpetual calendar possible. At the time, it was the thinnest automatic perpetual calendar available. Gilgeous-Alexander’s is an even rarer variation with a deep green dial.
Gilgeous-Alexander’s Passion for Fashion and Watches
Fashion is a key interest for Gilgeous-Alexander. He has experimented with clothes throughout his career. He also collaborates with Converse on basketball sneakers.
Gilgeous-Alexander has become one of AP’s visible contemporary ambassadors. He appears in Royal Oak and Royal Oak Offshore iterations. He seems to approach watches as an enthusiast, not just borrowed luxury items. His collection includes gem-set pieces, complicated references, and modern sports models.
This context makes the MVP gifts more meaningful than a standard athletic endorsement.