Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander corrected a journalist during a postgame press conference following a loss to the Los Angeles Clippers.
The interaction occurred after the Thunder fell in a “113-112 loss to the LA Clippers”, according to the official game log.
A reporter asked the player about his performance, claiming that the first half of the game marked the first time in his career he had failed to record an assist.
Gilgeous-Alexander immediately challenged the accuracy of the claim, citing a specific performance from his past.
“That is a false stat, by the way,” the athlete stated during the exchange.
He noted that he also finished with zero assists during a game against the Indiana Pacers in the 2025 NBA Finals, as well as during a recent game against the Portland Trail Blazers.
The reporter eventually admitted that the error originated from a search engine powered by artificial intelligence.
“Don’t trust AI,” the media member quipped after the correction.
The exchange gained significant attention on social media, with many users praising the player for his attention to detail and his memory of his own career statistics.
As he exited the podium, the two-time MVP winner echoed the advice to avoid relying on automated tools for factual research.
“Yeah, don’t do it. Definitely don’t do it!” the star player joked while walking away.
The viral moment served as a reminder regarding the importance of verification when dealing with specific statistical data in sports journalism.
The incident highlighted the risks associated with using AI-based search engines for reporting, as noted by the outlets covering the event.
Despite the frustration of a narrow loss, the player maintained a lighthearted demeanor throughout the postgame interaction.