If you thought the only place Shai Gilgeous-Alexander delivered smooth assists was on the basketball court, think again. On Tuesday, the OKC Thunder star decided to drop a different kind of dime—a heart-melting birthday message for his wife, Hailey Summers. But don’t expect Shakespearean sonnets or anything like that. Instead, SGA kept it short, sweet, and dripping with love (and, of course, a few heart emojis for good measure).
“HBD Love you forever and always,” he wrote on his Instagram stories. Yes, that was it. No poetry, no over-the-top gestures—just four simple words that probably still had people swooning. Why? Because when you’re an NBA All-Star and MVP finalist, apparently, even brevity can be romantic. Oh, and the photo dump didn’t hurt either—a parade of adorable moments with the happy couple, just to remind the rest of us what #RelationshipGoals actually looks like.
From Soccer Fields to Shai’s Heart
Hailey Summers isn’t just SGA’s better half; she’s a former University of Albany soccer star who probably knows a thing or two about teamwork. The two have been together since 2016—long before Shai became a big deal in the NBA. So yes, Summers has been there through the grind, the drafts, and probably a few questionable fashion choices. They got engaged in June 2023 and tied the knot in February 2024, officially sealing their status as one of the NBA’s favorite power couples.
And Baby Makes Three…
Oh, and did we mention they’re also parents now? Just in case leading the Thunder to glory wasn’t enough, Shai also became a dad last season. Ares, their firstborn, entered the world right in the middle of playoff chaos. Nothing like balancing fatherhood with dropping 30 points a game—just casual MVP finalist stuff, right?
In typical Shai fashion, the Instagram game didn’t stop there. For his seventh NBA season, SGA posted another heart-melting photo of Ares, rocking his own mini Thunder jersey. The caption? “Ares’ dad entering year 7.” Apparently, Thunder jerseys are a family affair now.
The Thunder Are Coming… (and So Are More Instagram Stories)
As for basketball, the Thunder are coming off an impressive season where they clinched the youngest No. 1 seed in NBA history. With offseason additions like Isaiah Hartenstein and Alex Caruso, OKC is geared up to make even more noise. But let’s be real—the season opener against the Denver Nuggets on Thursday is just another opportunity for Shai to give us more Instagram stories, and maybe another caption masterclass.
So, while most of us scramble to craft the perfect birthday post, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander just casually wins hearts with four words and some heart emojis. Maybe we can’t all be NBA stars, but hey, at least we can steal a few tips from SGA’s playbook on how to nail a birthday tribute.