How education and upbringing influenced the life of Shai Gilgeous-Alexander. A timeline of key moments.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (SGA) is a Canadian professional basketball player currently playing for the Oklahoma City Thunder in the NBA. After a year of college basketball with the Kentucky Wildcats, he was drafted 11th overall in 2018 by the Charlotte Hornets, but was immediately traded to the Los Angeles Clippers. He has since become a prominent player in the NBA, earning recognition as a three-time NBA All-Star and a two-time All-NBA First Team selection. SGA is known for his scoring ability, playmaking, and defensive versatility.
1992: Mother's Olympic Appearance
In 1992, Gilgeous-Alexander's mother, Charmaine Gilgeous, competed in the women's 400 metres for Antigua and Barbuda at the Summer Olympics.
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July 12, 1998: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Born
On July 12, 1998, Shaivonte Aician Gilgeous-Alexander was born. He is a Canadian professional basketball player.
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2015: Move to Hamilton Heights Christian Academy
In 2015, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander moved to Hamilton Heights Christian Academy in Chattanooga, Tennessee, seeking better competition to enhance his basketball skills.
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October 2016: Re-opening Recruitment
In October 2016, Gilgeous-Alexander re-opened his recruitment after originally committing to Florida.
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2016: FIBA Americas Under-18 Championship and Olympic Qualifying Tournament
In 2016, Gilgeous-Alexander played for the Canadian junior national team at the FIBA Americas Under-18 Championship in Valdivia, Chile, where they won a silver medal. Later in 2016, he joined the senior national team at the FIBA World Olympic Qualifying Tournament in Manila, but Canada was defeated in the final.
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2016: Basketball Without Borders Camp Participation
In early 2016, Gilgeous-Alexander participated in the Basketball Without Borders Camp.
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2017: High School Graduation
In 2017, Gilgeous-Alexander graduated from Hamilton Heights Christian Academy, located in Chattanooga, Tennessee, where he had transferred to improve his basketball skills.
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July 2020: Endorsement Deal with Converse
In July 2020, Gilgeous-Alexander signed an endorsement deal with Converse.
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March 24, 2021: Season-Ending Injury
On March 24, 2021, after playing 35 games, Gilgeous-Alexander's season ended due to a tear in his plantar fascia.
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March 28, 2022: Ruled Out for Season
On March 28, 2022, Gilgeous-Alexander was ruled out for the rest of the season with an ankle injury.
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May 24, 2022: Commitment to National Team
On May 24, 2022, Gilgeous-Alexander committed to playing with the Canadian national team for three years, aiming to qualify for the Olympic basketball tournament.
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2023: Lawsuit over Property Purchase
In spring 2023, Gilgeous-Alexander purchased a lakefront property in Burlington, Ontario, but moved out and filed a lawsuit seeking to reverse the purchase due to security concerns and undisclosed information about the property's link to a bankrupt cryptocurrency trader.
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February 2024: Marriage to Hailey Summers
In February 2024, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander married his longtime girlfriend, Hailey Summers.
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April 2024: Birth of First Child
In April 2024, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Hailey Summers welcomed their first child.
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