“Fatherhood hits different” - Fans get emotional as Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s clip with his son goes viral on International Father’s Day

International Father’s Day could not have been any better for NBA fans, with a clip of MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander embracing his fatherhood going viral. The player is seen talking about the kind of impact his son has on his career as well as his personal life. Gilgeous-Alexander wins the hearts of fans not just inside the court, but even off the court, with these sweet gestures, and the recent viral clip even intensified it more.

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander talks about the role of his son in his life, fans react to the sweet statement made by the player

Oklahoma City Thunder point guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander showcased an extraordinary performance in the 2024-25 season, earning the title of NBA MVP. Having displayed a stunning performance throughout the season, until now, the player has racked up an average of 32.7 points, 5.0 rebounds and 6.4 assists. The 26-year-old player did not take much time to become a fan favorite with his on-court skills. However, it is only the on-court performance that has landed the player in such a state.

Time and again, the off-court activities of the player have generated reactions from the fans, and once again, ahead of Game 5, a clip of the player goes viral, leaving the fans in awe.It couldn’t have been a better time and a day other than International Father’s Day for the heartwarming clip to go viral. In the video, the player talks about the kind of influence his son’s presence in his life has over his career and personal life-based decisions.

Gilgeous-Alexander and his wife, Hailey Summer, welcomed their son in April 2024. Named Ares Alexander, the player’s son seemed to have changed the perspective of the NBA MVP.

Talking about the very influence, the player said, “The best thing about the moment, he has no clue what’s going on. And he is just happy to see me.”

Gilgeous-Alexander reflected on the nuances of life as he continued to talk about his son, “In life, in general, you get caught up in so many things that actually don’t matter.

That’s the biggest thing with having my son. He has shown me everything that actually matters in life. He reminds me of that everyday I wake up, everyday he wakes me up. Everyday he cries and wakes me up in the middle of my sleep. He is amazing. He puts everything to perspective for sure.

”The heartwarming clip generated significant reactions from the fans, one of them writing, “Fatherhood hits different.”

“Ares = life’s real MVP”

“Fatherhood has the ability to change. Finding God and fatherhood are a two headed dragon of success for better”

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