Chris Paul Posts Instagram Message For Shai Gilgeous-Alexander

Chris Paul posted an Instagram story for his former Oklahoma City Thunder teammate Shai Gilgeous-Alexander.

Jan 11, 2020; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Chris Paul (3) waves to the Los Angeles Lakers bench before the start of their game at Chesapeake Energy Arena. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports / Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports

Chris Paul has played 18 seasons in the NBA.

The legendary point guard spent one year with the Oklahoma City Thunder (2019-20).

During that season, he took a team that was supposed to be among the worst in the league to the NBA playoffs.

Jan 24, 2020; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Chris Paul (3) reacts to an officials call during the second quarter at Chesapeake Energy Arena. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports / Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports

On Friday, Thunder superstar Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is celebrating his 26th birthday.

Paul made a post to his Instagram story for his former teammate.

Paul captioned the post: "@shai Happy Bday my brother"

Chris Paul's IG Story / July 11

Paul proved to be an excellent mentor for Gilgeous-Alexander, as the former Kentucky star has turned into one of the 10 best players in the NBA.

After a game last season, Gilgeous-Alexander was seen climbing over the seats to say hello to Paul's family, which was a heartfelt moment.

https://t.co/41BYUjpc8K pic.twitter.com/jvyvepqFMS

— NBA (@NBA) November 19, 2023

The Thunder finished the 2023-24 season as the first seed in the Western Conference with a 57-25 record.

They made the NBA playoffs for the first time since the 2020 season (when Paul was still on the roster).

After sweeping the New Orleans Pelicans, the Thunder lost to Kyrie Irving and the Dallas Mavericks in Game 6 of the second round.

Mar 4, 2024; Los Angeles, California, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) moves the ball ahead of Los Angeles Lakers guard Austin Reaves (15) during the second half at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports / Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports

Meanwhile, Paul spent the year with the Golden State Warriors.

They were the tenth seed in the Western Conference with a 46-36 record and lost to the Sacramento Kings in the NBA playoffs, so they missed the playoffs.

Over the offseason, Paul signed a deal with the San Antonio Spurs.

He will get a chance to be a mentor to 2024 Rookie of The Year Victor Wembanyama.

Bringing his stacked resume to the 210 📝 pic.twitter.com/wEl5aug4l0

— San Antonio Spurs (@spurs) July 10, 2024