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.
1936: Previous Canadian Medal
In 2023, Canada won their first World Cup medal and first medal at a major global tournament since the 1936 Summer Olympics.
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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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2013: Thunder's Last First Seed
In 2024, behind Gilgeous-Alexander's play, the Thunder entered the 2024 NBA playoffs as the Western Conference's first seed, for the first time since 2013.
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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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2016: Franchise's First Semifinals Since 2016
In the 2024 playoffs, the Thunder defeated the New Orleans Pelicans to advance to the Western Conference Semifinals, the franchise's first since 2016.
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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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2017: Nike Hoop Summit
In 2017, Gilgeous-Alexander represented the World Select Team at the Nike Hoop Summit, scoring eleven points in 21 minutes.
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2017: Kentucky Wildcats Season
In 2017, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander started the season as a reserve for the Kentucky Wildcats before becoming a starter and a consistent contributor.
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June 21, 2018: Drafted by Hornets and Traded to Clippers
On June 21, 2018, Gilgeous-Alexander was selected 11th overall by the Charlotte Hornets in the NBA draft and was then traded to the Los Angeles Clippers the same day.
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December 17, 2018: Season-Best Scoring Performance
On December 17, 2018, Gilgeous-Alexander scored a season-best 24 points in a loss to the Portland Trail Blazers.
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2018: NBA Draft and Trade
In 2018, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander was selected 11th overall by the Charlotte Hornets in the NBA draft, and then traded to the Los Angeles Clippers that same night.
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January 18, 2019: Ties Season-Best Scoring Performance
On January 18, 2019, Gilgeous-Alexander tied his season best of 24 points in a loss to the Golden State Warriors.
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April 21, 2019: New Career High in Playoffs
On April 21, 2019, Gilgeous-Alexander scored a new career high of 25 points in a playoff game against the Golden State Warriors.
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July 10, 2019: Traded to Oklahoma City Thunder
On July 10, 2019, Gilgeous-Alexander was traded to the Oklahoma City Thunder.
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July 2019: Trade to the Thunder
In July 2019, Gilgeous-Alexander was traded to the Oklahoma City Thunder.
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October 8, 2019: Preseason Debut with Thunder
On October 8, 2019, Gilgeous-Alexander made his preseason debut with the Oklahoma City Thunder against the Dallas Mavericks, scoring 24 points.
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December 22, 2019: Career-High Scoring
On December 22, 2019, Gilgeous-Alexander scored a then career-high 32 points in a win against the Los Angeles Clippers.
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January 13, 2020: First NBA Triple Double
On January 13, 2020, Gilgeous-Alexander recorded his first NBA triple double with 20 points, 10 assists, and 20 rebounds in a win over the Minnesota Timberwolves.
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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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December 26, 2020: Game-Winning Shot
On December 26, 2020, Gilgeous-Alexander scored 24 points and hit a game-winning jump shot in a win against the Charlotte Hornets.
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February 24, 2021: Career-High Scoring
On February 24, 2021, Gilgeous-Alexander scored a then career-high 42 points to give the Oklahoma City Thunder a win over the San Antonio Spurs.
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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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August 3, 2021: Rookie Extension
On August 3, 2021, Gilgeous-Alexander and the Thunder agreed to a five-year, $172 million rookie extension.
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December 18, 2021: Game-Winning Shot Against Clippers
On December 18, 2021, Gilgeous-Alexander scored 18 points and made a game-winning three-pointer at the buzzer to lift the Thunder over his former team, the Los Angeles Clippers.
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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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October 31, 2022: NBA Western Conference Player of the Week
On October 31, 2022, Gilgeous-Alexander was named the NBA Western Conference Player of the Week for Week 2, marking his second career NBA Player of the Week award.
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February 2, 2023: First NBA All-Star Game Selection
On February 2, 2023, Gilgeous-Alexander was named to his first-ever NBA All-Star Game as a reserve guard for the Western Conference.
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May 2023: All-NBA Team Selection
In May 2023, Gilgeous-Alexander's contract ballooned to the five-year, $207 million rookie maximum extension when he was named to the All-NBA Team.
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November 8, 2023: 43 Points Against Cavaliers
On November 8, 2023, Gilgeous-Alexander scored 43 points on 15-of-22 shooting from the field and 12-of-13 from the free throw line in a win over the Cleveland Cavaliers.
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2023: FIBA World Cup and Awards
In 2023, Gilgeous-Alexander led Canada to a historic bronze medal at the FIBA World Cup and was named to the All-Tournament Team. For his performance, he received the Northern Star Award and the Lionel Conacher Award, recognizing him as Canada's athlete of the year.
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2023: All-Star and All-NBA First Team Selection
In 2023, Gilgeous-Alexander was named to his first NBA All-Star Game and was voted to the All-NBA First Team, finishing fourth in league scoring with 31.4 points per game.
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2023: FIBA World Cup Bronze and Northern Star Award
In 2023, Gilgeous-Alexander won the bronze medal with the Canadian national basketball team at the FIBA World Cup and was named to the World Cup All-Tournament Team. He also received the Northern Star Award as Canadian athlete of the year.
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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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January 25, 2024: All-Star Game Starter
On January 25, 2024, Gilgeous-Alexander was named a Western Conference starter for the 2024 NBA All-Star Game.
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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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November 11, 2024: Career-High 45 Points
On November 11, 2024, Gilgeous-Alexander scored a career-high 45 points, along with three rebounds, nine assists, five steals and two blocks in a 134–128 win over his former team, the Los Angeles Clippers.
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2024: Olympic Berth Secured
In 2023, Canada qualified for the 2024 Summer Olympics, a feat Gilgeous-Alexander described as "almost indescribable."
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2024: 2024 Summer Olympics Performance
In 2024, Gilgeous-Alexander played for Canada at the Summer Olympics in Paris, where the team was eliminated in the quarterfinals. He was named to the tournament's All-Second Team, averaging 21 points per game.
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January 2, 2025: Thunder's 13th Straight Win
On January 2, 2025, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander led the Thunder to their 13th straight win, setting a new franchise record for most consecutive regular-season wins in the Oklahoma City era.
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