Early Life and Education of Shai Gilgeous-Alexander: A Complete Timeline

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Shai Gilgeous-Alexander

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. A three-time NBA All-Star and three-time All-NBA First Team selection, SGA reached the pinnacle of individual success by being named the NBA Most Valuable Player for the 2024-25 season. In that same season, he also led the Thunder to their first NBA championship since the team relocated to Oklahoma City, marking a significant achievement in his career and for the franchise.

1992: Mother at Summer Olympics

In 1992, Gilgeous-Alexander's mother, Charmaine Gilgeous, competed in the women's 400 metres for Antigua and Barbuda at the Summer Olympics.

July 12, 1998: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander's Birth

On July 12, 1998, Shaivonte Aician Gilgeous-Alexander, also known as SGA, was born.

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October 2016: Re-opened recruitment

In October 2016, Gilgeous-Alexander, a four-star recruit by ESPN, re-opened his recruitment after originally committing to Florida.

April 9, 2018: Declared for NBA draft

On April 9, 2018, after playing college basketball for Kentucky Wildcats, Gilgeous-Alexander declared for the 2018 NBA draft.

February 2024: Marriage to Hailey Summers

In February 2024, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander married his longtime girlfriend, Hailey Summers.

April 2024: Birth of First Child

In April 2024, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Hailey Summers welcomed their first child.