OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — The Oklahoma City Thunder’s Shai Gilgeous-Alexander said Sunday he and his family are safe following a break-in at his Oklahoma City-area home last week while the NBA’s reigning MVP was playing a home game.
“Long story short, everybody’s safe, and that’s all that really matters in the whole thing,” Gilgeous-Alexander said Sunday after the Thunder beat the New Orleans Pelicans. “Everything else will come and go, but my loved ones are safe, so I’m OK. I’m happy.”
Police in the small enclave of Nichols Hills did not release any new information on the break-in over the weekend, and a telephone message left Sunday with Nichols Hills Police Chief Steven Cox was not immediately returned.
Officers responded to a report of a burglary at the home around 7:45 p.m. on Thursday, when the Thunder were playing at home against the Washington Wizards. Local news stations in Oklahoma City showed police at the home.
“The suspects fled the area prior to police arrival,” police said in a statement. “While no arrests have been made, there is no reason to believe the public is in any danger.”
Police have not indicated if anyone was home at the time of the break-in or if anything was taken from the residence. This incident is similar to a string of burglaries targeting well-known athletes across the U.S. recently, who are believed to possess high-end goods.
Some athletes who have fallen victim to burglaries include NFL stars Patrick Mahomes and Travis Kelce, as well as NBA player Luka Doncic and NHL star Evgeni Malkin.
Law enforcement officials have previously warned sports leagues that thieves are specifically striking on game days when they expect players to be away from their homes.
