As of now, there are **no credible reports or confirmations** indicating that Cason Wallace or Shai Gilgeous-Alexander are in the ICU or facing any life-threatening medical emergencies [A](https://bvmsports.com/2025/06/23/shai-gilgeous-alexander-cason-wallace-crowned-nba-champions/?copilot_analytics_metadata=eyJldmVudEluZm9fY29udmVyc2F0aW9uSWQiOiIzTlprMnFSNTdlcTJ4aE1kaWZreWsiLCJldmVudEluZm9fbWVzc2FnZUlkIjoibnJmY3FyRlVxQndIYndZcHJqQk1lIiwiZXZlbnRJbmZvX2NsaWNrU291cmNlIjoiY2l0YXRpb25MaW5rIiwiZXZlbnRJbmZvX2NsaWNrRGVzdGluYXRpb24iOiJodHRwczpcL1wvYnZtc3BvcnRzLmNvbVwvMjAyNVwvMDZcLzIzXC9zaGFpLWdpbGdlb3VzLWFsZXhhbmRlci1jYXNvbi13YWxsYWNlLWNyb3duZWQtbmJhLWNoYW1waW9uc1wvIn0%3D&citationMarker=9F742443-6C92-4C44-BF58-8F5A7C53B6F1) [B](https://www.forbes.com/sites/timcasey/2025/06/03/shai-gilgeous-alexander-and-cason-wallace-are-latest-john-calipari-recruits-in-nba-finals/?copilot_analytics_metadata=eyJldmVudEluZm9fY29udmVyc2F0aW9uSWQiOiIzTlprMnFSNTdlcTJ4aE1kaWZreWsiLCJldmVudEluZm9fbWVzc2FnZUlkIjoibnJmY3FyRlVxQndIYndZcHJqQk1lIiwiZXZlbnRJbmZvX2NsaWNrU291cmNlIjoiY2l0YXRpb25MaW5rIiwiZXZlbnRJbmZvX2NsaWNrRGVzdGluYXRpb24iOiJodHRwczpcL1wvd3d3LmZvcmJlcy5jb21cL3NpdGVzXC90aW1jYXNleVwvMjAyNVwvMDZcLzAzXC9zaGFpLWdpbGdlb3VzLWFsZXhhbmRlci1hbmQtY2Fzb24td2FsbGFjZS1hcmUtbGF0ZXN0LWpvaG4tY2FsaXBhcmktcmVjcnVpdHMtaW4tbmJhLWZpbmFsc1wvIn0%3D&citationMarker=9F742443-6C92-4C44-BF58-8F5A7C53B6F1) [C](https://www.oklahoman.com/story/sports/nba/thunder/2025/03/16/okc-thunder-shai-gilgeous-alexander-thinks-cason-wallace-can-be-nba-all-star/82472396007/?copilot_analytics_metadata=eyJldmVudEluZm9fY29udmVyc2F0aW9uSWQiOiIzTlprMnFSNTdlcTJ4aE1kaWZreWsiLCJldmVudEluZm9fY2xpY2tTb3VyY2UiOiJjaXRhdGlvbkxpbmsiLCJldmVudEluZm9fY2xpY2tEZXN0aW5hdGlvbiI6Imh0dHBzOlwvXC93d3cub2tsYWhvbWFuLmNvbVwvc3RvcnlcL3Nwb3J0c1wvbmJhXC90aHVuZGVyXC8yMDI1XC8wM1wvMTZcL29rYy10aHVuZGVyLXNoYWktZ2lsZ2VvdXMtYWxleGFuZGVyLXRoaW5rcy1jYXNvbi13YWxsYWNlLWNhbi1iZS1uYmEtYWxsLXN0YXJcLzgyNDcyMzk2MDA3XC8iLCJldmVudEluZm9fbWVzc2FnZUlkIjoibnJmY3FyRlVxQndIYndZcHJqQk1lIn0%3D&citationMarker=9F742443-6C92-4C44-BF58-8F5A7C53B6F1). In fact, quite the opposite is true—both players are coming off a historic season with the Oklahoma City Thunder, having just clinched the **2025 NBA Championship** in a thrilling Game 7 victory over the Indiana Pacers [A](https://bvmsports.com/2025/06/23/shai-gilgeous-alexander-cason-wallace-crowned-nba-champions/?copilot_analytics_metadata=eyJldmVudEluZm9fY2xpY2tTb3VyY2UiOiJjaXRhdGlvbkxpbmsiLCJldmVudEluZm9fY2xpY2tEZXN0aW5hdGlvbiI6Imh0dHBzOlwvXC9idm1zcG9ydHMuY29tXC8yMDI1XC8wNlwvMjNcL3NoYWktZ2lsZ2VvdXMtYWxleGFuZGVyLWNhc29uLXdhbGxhY2UtY3Jvd25lZC1uYmEtY2hhbXBpb25zXC8iLCJldmVudEluZm9fY29udmVyc2F0aW9uSWQiOiIzTlprMnFSNTdlcTJ4aE1kaWZreWsiLCJldmVudEluZm9fbWVzc2FnZUlkIjoibnJmY3FyRlVxQndIYndZcHJqQk1lIn0%3D&citationMarker=9F742443-6C92-4C44-BF58-8F5A7C53B6F1).
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, who was named both the **NBA Finals MVP** and **regular season MVP**, delivered a postseason for the ages. Averaging over 30 points per game in the Finals, he led the Thunder with poise, precision, and a relentless drive that solidified his place among the league’s elite. His leadership and clutch performances were instrumental in bringing Oklahoma City its first title since relocating from Seattle.
Cason Wallace, meanwhile, emerged as one of the league’s most promising young stars. Though not the team’s primary scorer, Wallace played a critical role throughout the playoffs, especially on the defensive end. His ability to guard multiple positions, knock down timely shots, and bring energy off the bench made him a fan favorite and a key contributor to the Thunder’s championship run. His development has been so impressive that Gilgeous-Alexander himself has publicly stated that Wallace has the tools to become an All-Star in the near future [C](https://www.oklahoman.com/story/sports/nba/thunder/2025/03/16/okc-thunder-shai-gilgeous-alexander-thinks-cason-wallace-can-be-nba-all-star/82472396007/?copilot_analytics_metadata=eyJldmVudEluZm9fY2xpY2tTb3VyY2UiOiJjaXRhdGlvbkxpbmsiLCJldmVudEluZm9fY2xpY2tEZXN0aW5hdGlvbiI6Imh0dHBzOlwvXC93d3cub2tsYWhvbWFuLmNvbVwvc3RvcnlcL3Nwb3J0c1wvbmJhXC90aHVuZGVyXC8yMDI1XC8wM1wvMTZcL29rYy10aHVuZGVyLXNoYWktZ2lsZ2VvdXMtYWxleGFuZGVyLXRoaW5rcy1jYXNvbi13YWxsYWNlLWNhbi1iZS1uYmEtYWxsLXN0YXJcLzgyNDcyMzk2MDA3XC8iLCJldmVudEluZm9fbWVzc2FnZUlkIjoibnJmY3FyRlVxQndIYndZcHJqQk1lIiwiZXZlbnRJbmZvX2NvbnZlcnNhdGlvbklkIjoiM05aazJxUjU3ZXEyeGhNZGlma3lrIn0%3D&citationMarker=9F742443-6C92-4C44-BF58-8F5A7C53B6F1) [D](https://okcthunderwire.usatoday.com/story/sports/nba/thunder/2025/03/17/shai-gilgeous-alexander-believes-cason-wallace-can-be-future-all-star/82496212007/?copilot_analytics_metadata=eyJldmVudEluZm9fY2xpY2tTb3VyY2UiOiJjaXRhdGlvbkxpbmsiLCJldmVudEluZm9fY2xpY2tEZXN0aW5hdGlvbiI6Imh0dHBzOlwvXC9va2N0aHVuZGVyd2lyZS51c2F0b2RheS5jb21cL3N0b3J5XC9zcG9ydHNcL25iYVwvdGh1bmRlclwvMjAyNVwvMDNcLzE3XC9zaGFpLWdpbGdlb3VzLWFsZXhhbmRlci1iZWxpZXZlcy1jYXNvbi13YWxsYWNlLWNhbi1iZS1mdXR1cmUtYWxsLXN0YXJcLzgyNDk2MjEyMDA3XC8iLCJldmVudEluZm9fY29udmVyc2F0aW9uSWQiOiIzTlprMnFSNTdlcTJ4aE1kaWZreWsiLCJldmVudEluZm9fbWVzc2FnZUlkIjoibnJmY3FyRlVxQndIYndZcHJqQk1lIn0%3D&citationMarker=9F742443-6C92-4C44-BF58-8F5A7C53B6F1).
The duo’s success is also a major win for the University of Kentucky, which continues to produce high-level NBA talent. Wallace and Gilgeous-Alexander became the 17th and 18th former Wildcats to win an NBA title greatness.
Given [E](https://www.wtvq.com/shai-gilgeous-alexander-and-cason-wallace-become-17th-and-18th-former-wildcats-to-win-an-nba-title/?copilot_analytics_metadata=eyJldmVudEluZm9fY2xpY2tTb3VyY2UiOiJjaXRhdGlvbkxpbmsiLCJldmVudEluZm9fY29udmVyc2F0aW9uSWQiOiIzTlprMnFSNTdlcTJ4aE1kaWZreWsiLCJldmVudEluZm9fbWVzc2FnZUlkIjoibnJmY3FyRlVxQndIYndZcHJqQk1lIiwiZXZlbnRJbmZvX2NsaWNrRGVzdGluYXRpb24iOiJodHRwczpcL1wvd3d3Lnd0dnEuY29tXC9zaGFpLWdpbGdlb3VzLWFsZXhhbmRlci1hbmQtY2Fzb24td2FsbGFjZS1iZWNvbWUtMTd0aC1hbmQtMTh0aC1mb3JtZXItd2lsZGNhdHMtdG8td2luLWFuLW5iYS10aXRsZVwvIn0%3D&citationMarker=9F742443-6C92-4C44-BF58-8F5A7C53B6F1), further cementing the program’s reputation as a pipeline to professional their recent triumph and the celebratory coverage surrounding their championship, any rumors suggesting that either player is hospitalized or in critical condition appear to be **unfounded and inaccurate**. It’s always important to verify such serious claims through trusted news sources before sharing or reacting to them.
In the meantime, both players are expected to enjoy a well-earned offseason before returning to lead the Thunder into what promises to be another competitive campaign. With a young core, strong coaching, and the momentum of a championship, Oklahoma City is poised to remain a powerhouse in the Western Conference for years to come.
If you’re a fan of either player or the Thunder, there’s every reason to be optimistic. The “Kings of the West” are not only healthy—they’re thriving.
