Shai Gilgeous-Alexander: 'I Shouldn’t Have Fouled Him'

In a heartbreaking end to a promising season, Oklahoma City Thunder star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander took accountability for a costly mistake that led to his team's elimination from the playoffs. "I shouldn't have fouled him. We talked about it all year, the little things that go into winning games.

.. It sucks.

" "If I had the movement back, I wouldn't have fouled him. I just would make him miss the shot, but in basketball, you win some, you lose some. You make mistakes.

" Shai Gilgeous-Alexander: “I shouldn’t have fouled him.” Said he can’t/won’t watch replay. pic.

twitter.com/NAWvIiobHD In the post-game press conference, Gilgeous-Alexander expressed regret and accepted responsibility for the incident. He admitted that he shouldn't have fouled Washington, acknowledging that the foul violated a fundamental aspect of winning basketball games: discipline.

Shai reflected on the moment, stating that if he could redo it, he would have allowed Washington to take the shot rather than risk fouling him. Despite the natural inclination to contest a critical referee decision, Gilgeous-Alexander displayed maturity by trusting the call made after a thorough review. He admitted that he had not and would not watch the replay of the foul, accepting the referees' judgment and acknowledging his error.

His acceptance and reflection on the mistake demonstrate his commitment to personal growth and improvement. The Thunder, who had held a 17-point lead, ultimately lost Game 6 and the series to .