The NBA’s tough times appear to be ongoing. This time, it’s the 2025 MVP, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, who has made headlines. Well, yes, he has grown accustomed to it. Averaging 34.2 ppg, aiming for another MVP season. But that’s besides the point, because this time, the 27-year-old’s home fell prey to evil motives: burglary.

According to local news on Thursday, a break-in was reported in Nichols Hills, which is believed to be the home of SGA. Additional footage from news stations confirmed there was “a heavy police presence” in the area.

The day the break-in was reported, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander played for the Oklahoma City Thunder. He faced the Washington Wizards at the Paycom Center. Shai also played a massive 31-point game with 3 rebounds and 7 assists. Well, this win also gave OKC their 6-0 lead, reigning in the Western Conference with a perfect clean sheet so far.

Meanwhile, the reported crime at SGA’s home now raises several questions pertaining to athlete security. In recent times, sports personalities have fallen prey to such crimes. Thus, this makes us wonder how many more before it completely stops. And this might not be a great list of elites, but Gilgeous-Alexander has surely added his name to it.

Is Shai Gilgeous-Alexander yet another victim of burglary?

In February, authorities charged seven men accused of targeting high-profile athletes in a wave of robberies involving Bobby Portis of the Milwaukee Bucks and NFL stars Patrick Mahomes and Travis Kelce. After the arrests, the FBI revealed in an affidavit that multiple groups might be collaborating behind the scenes, weaving a larger and more organized criminal network than initially believed.

“However, though burglary groups may consist of four or five members, these separate groups often work in concert with one another, communicate with one another, and [use] the same buyers of stolen merchandise.”

Authorities are still investigating whether the break-in at Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s residence stands alone or connects to a wider pattern of crimes. The Oklahoma City Thunder star has chosen silence for now, offering no public statement.

Greatness may guard the rim, but it cannot always guard the door. As the investigation unfolds, the break-in at Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s home casts a shadow over his shining season. The league’s stars now face a battle that extends beyond the hardwood. And while SGA stays silent, the echoes of this incident remind everyone that even brilliance attracts unwanted attention.