Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander said he was happy to see Dallas Mavericks guard Kyrie Irving return to the court after a one-year absence during their matchup on October 28, 2026, at American Airlines Center in Dallas.
The Thunder faced the Mavericks in a regular-season game where Gilgeous-Alexander and Irving matched up on the floor. Irving had been sidelined for the previous season, and his return marked a notable moment for both players.
Gilgeous-Alexander, who wore number 2 for Oklahoma City, was photographed shooting over Irving, who wore number 11 for Dallas, in the first quarter of the contest.
