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

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 for the Oklahoma City Thunder. He's a four-time NBA All-Star and three-time All-NBA First Team member. He was named the NBA Most Valuable Player (MVP) for the 2024-25 season. In the same season, he led the Thunder to their first NBA championship since relocating to Oklahoma City, becoming the 11th Canadian to win an NBA title.

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Full Timeline Early Life & Education Career & Achievements Success & Recognition

1992: Mother Competes in Olympics

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

July 12, 1998: Birth of Shai Gilgeous-Alexander

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander was born on July 12, 1998, in Toronto, Ontario.

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November 2015: Commitment to Florida Gators

In November 2015, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander verbally committed to play college basketball for the Florida Gators.

2015: Relocation to the United States

In 2015, Gilgeous-Alexander relocated to the United States to attend Hamilton Heights Christian Academy in Chattanooga, Tennessee.

October 2016: Decommitment from Florida Gators

In October 2016, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander decommitted from the Florida Gators.

November 14, 2016: Commitment to Kentucky Wildcats

On November 14, 2016, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander announced his decision to play for the Kentucky Wildcats after signing his national letter of intent.

2016: Basketball Without Borders Camp

In early 2016, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander participated in the Basketball Without Borders development camp.

2017: Graduation from Hamilton Heights

In 2017, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander graduated from Hamilton Heights Christian Academy in Chattanooga, Tennessee.

2017: Kentucky Derby Festival MVP and Nike Hoop Summit

In 2017, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander participated in the Kentucky Derby Festival Basketball Classic and was named MVP. He also represented the World Select Team at the 2017 Nike Hoop Summit, scoring 11 points.

May 2023: Purchase and Lawsuit Regarding Lakefront Property

In May 2023, Gilgeous-Alexander purchased a lakefront property in Burlington, Ontario, previously occupied by Aiden Pleterski. Due to security concerns, he vacated the property and filed a lawsuit to rescind the purchase, which he won.