NBA star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander shed tears when announcing he had his first child with his fiancée

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, a star for the Oklahoma City Thunder, will soon be a multi-title winner!

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The 25-year-old Canadian athlete and his partner Hailey Summers revealed their first child’s impending arrival on Instagram on Sunday.

In a heartfelt photo that went viral, NBA star Summers hugged his expanding baby tummy, closed his eyes, and grinned widely. The pregnant woman smiled for the camera while sporting a long-sleeved crop top, black leggings, and an increasing stomach.

The statement did not contain any details on the happy news, although Gilgeous-Alexander did include the year 2024 in the caption.

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Chet Holmgren, a fellow basketball player, responded, “2 2.0.” The following message was sent by athlete Nerlens Noel: “Yessa Shai Dai!” ClutchPoints claims that the pair has been dating for six years and is currently expecting a child. Summers have athletic talent on par with Gilgeous-Alexander.

In a post on Instagram, she notes in passing her time as a member of the University of Albany soccer team.

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“5 years later.. thank you soccer, for everything, but most importantly, thank you for bringing me the best of friends I could ask for ️ #2 out,” she captioned her 2021 image.

Gilgeous-Alexander has been keeping herself occupied as a model for Kim Kardashian’s SKIMS brand in addition to her basketball career. In October, the brand’s debut announcement included him, Brazilian soccer player Neymar Jr., and San Francisco 49ers defensive end Nick Bosa as models for the menswear collection.

The corporation reportedly chose the sportsmen for the ad campaign after considering their stories, the extent to which they embrace their individuality, and their capacity to forge connections with fans outside of the sports world.

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The role of friends and family in supporting Gilgeous-Alexander with his mentаl health was discussed in a recent interview with Kardashian, 43, for Interview magazine.

“A lot of it I do with friends and family, just because they give me a getaway from the spotlight, the NBA life,” added the player. “A lot of them are back home and live everyday lives, so I get to step away from all the craziness that this life brings when I’m with them.”