NBA star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander says ‘loved ones are safe’ following Oklahoma home break-in

OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Oklahoma City Thunder Shai Gilgeous-Alexander He said Sunday that he and his family were safe after an incident Breaking into his Oklahoma City-area home Last week, the NBA’s reigning MVP was playing on his home court.

Gilgeous-Alexander said after Sunday’s meeting: “Long story short, everyone is safe and that’s what really matters in this whole thing.” Thunder beat New Orleans Pelicans. “Everything else will come and go, but my loved ones are safe, so I’m okay. I’m happy.”

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Police in the small community of Nichols Hills have not released any new information about the weekend break-in, and a phone message left for Nichols Hills Police Chief Steven Cox was not immediately returned Sunday.

Police 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 it to the police at home.

“The suspects fled the area before police arrived,” police said in a statement. “Although no arrests have been made, there is no reason to believe the public is in danger.”

Police have not said whether anyone was home at the time of the break-in or whether anything was stolen from the home.

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Theft was reflected a series of thefts In recent months at the homes of well-known professional athletes in the United States. Players were targeted because of the high-quality products believed to be in their homes.

NFL athletes are among the athletes whose homes were robbed Patrick Mahomes, Travis Kelce And Joe Burrowof the NBA Luka Doncic and NHLs Evgeni Malkin.

law enforcement officials I’ve warned sports leagues before He said thieves often strike by breaking rear windows on match days when they know the players will not be home.

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Associated Press reporter Sean Murphy in Oklahoma City contributed to this report.