History of Shai Gilgeous-Alexander in Timeline
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 All-NBA First Team selection, he reached his career peak in the 2024-25 season, where he was named the NBA's Most Valuable Player. That season also saw Gilgeous-Alexander lead the Thunder to their first NBA championship since relocating to Oklahoma City.
1936: Canada's Previous Medal
In 1936, was Canada's first medal at a major global tournament since the 1936 Summer Olympics.
1949: George Mikan Scores 42 Points in NBA Finals Debut
In 1949, George Mikan scored 42 points in NBA Finals debut, the second-most points scored in a debut until Allen Iverson.
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.
1992: Michael Jordan had 19 30-point games in a single postseason run.
In 1992, Michael Jordan was one of only four NBA players to ever have 15 or more 30-point games in a single postseason run.
1995: Hakeem Olajuwon had 15 or more 30-point games in a single postseason run.
In 1995, Hakeem Olajuwon was one of only four NBA players to ever have 15 or more 30-point games in a single postseason run.
1996: SuperSonics set the previous team record
In 1996, the Seattle SuperSonics set the previous franchise record that was broken on January 5, 2025.
July 12, 1998: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander's birth
On July 12, 1998, Shaivonte Aician Gilgeous-Alexander was born. He is a Canadian professional basketball player for the Oklahoma City Thunder of the NBA.
2001: Allen Iverson scores 48 points in NBA Finals debut
In 2001, Allen Iverson scored 48 points in his NBA Finals debut, the most points scored in a debut until George Mikan.
2005: Steve Nash wins first MVP award
In 2005, Steve Nash first claimed the MVP award.
2005: Steve Nash wins the Northern Star Award
In 2005, Steve Nash first won the Northern Star Award.
2006: Steve Nash wins second MVP award
In 2006, Steve Nash won the MVP award for the second consecutive year.
2006: Steve Nash wins MVP award again
In 2006, Steve Nash won the NBA Most Valuable Player award for the second consecutive year.
2009: Kobe Bryant had 15 or more 30-point games in a single postseason run.
In 2009, Kobe Bryant was one of only four NBA players to ever have 15 or more 30-point games in a single postseason run.
2012: Thunder's Last NBA Finals Appearance Since 2012
In 2012, was the Thunder's first NBA Finals appearance until Shai Gilgeous-Alexander led them to another apperance.
2013: Last time Thunder were first seed
The Thunder entered the 2024 NBA playoffs as the Western Conference's first seed, for the first time since 2013.
2015: Attended Hamilton Heights Christian Academy
In 2015, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander headed to Hamilton Heights Christian Academy in Chattanooga, Tennessee.
October 2016: Re-opened college recruitment
In October 2016, Gilgeous-Alexander re-opened his recruitment after originally committing to Florida.
2016: Competed in FIBA Americas Under-18 Championship and FIBA World Olympic Qualifying Tournament
In 2016, Gilgeous-Alexander played for the Canadian junior national team at the FIBA Americas Under-18 Championship, winning a silver medal. He also joined the senior national team at the FIBA World Olympic Qualifying Tournament, where Canada missed qualifying for the 2016 Summer Olympics.
2016: First Western Conference Semifinals Since 2016
In 2016, the Thunder advanced to the Western Conference Semifinals for the first time since 2016, defeating the New Orleans Pelicans in 4 games. However, they lost to the Dallas Mavericks in six games, despite Gilgeous-Alexander's playoff career-high 36 points in Game 6.
2016: Participated in Basketball Without Borders Camp
In early 2016, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander participated in the Basketball Without Borders Camp.
2017: Graduation from Hamilton Heights Christian Academy
In 2017, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander graduated from Hamilton Heights Christian Academy in Chattanooga, Tennessee.
2017: Kentucky Derby Classic MVP and Nike Hoop Summit
In 2017, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander was named the most valuable player of the Kentucky Derby Classic. At the 2017 Nike Hoop Summit, he represented the World Select Team and scored eleven points in 21 minutes of action.
2017: Started college basketball season
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander started the 2017-2018 season as a reserve at Kentucky. During the season he progressed from sixth man to starting point guard.
April 9, 2018: Declared for the NBA draft
On April 9, 2018, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander declared for the 2018 NBA draft.
June 21, 2018: Drafted by the Charlotte Hornets and Traded to the Los Angeles Clippers
On June 21, 2018, Gilgeous-Alexander was selected 11th overall by the Charlotte Hornets in the 2018 NBA draft and was immediately traded to the Los Angeles Clippers.
December 17, 2018: Season-Best 24 Points
On December 17, 2018, Gilgeous-Alexander scored a season-best 24 points in a 131–127 loss to the Portland Trail Blazers.
2018: Selected in the NBA Draft
In 2018, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander was selected 11th overall by the Charlotte Hornets in the NBA draft. He was then traded to the Los Angeles Clippers the same night.
January 18, 2019: Tied Season-Best of 24 Points
On January 18, 2019, Gilgeous-Alexander tied his season best of 24 points in a 112–94 loss to the Golden State Warriors.
April 21, 2019: Career High of 25 Points
On April 21, 2019, Gilgeous-Alexander scored a new career high of 25 points in a 113–105 loss to the Golden State Warriors in Game 4 of the 2019 playoffs.
July 10, 2019: Traded to the Oklahoma City Thunder
On July 10, 2019, the Clippers traded Gilgeous-Alexander to the Oklahoma City Thunder.
July 2019: Traded to the Oklahoma City Thunder
In July 2019, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander was traded to the Oklahoma City Thunder.
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, recording 24 points and four rebounds.
December 22, 2019: Career-High 32 Points
On December 22, 2019, Gilgeous-Alexander scored a then career-high 32 points in a win over the Los Angeles Clippers.
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.
July 8, 2020: Signed Endorsement Deal with Converse
On July 8, 2020, Gilgeous-Alexander signed an endorsement deal with Converse.
December 26, 2020: Game-Winning Shot against the Charlotte Hornets
On December 26, 2020, Gilgeous-Alexander had 24 points, seven rebounds, nine assists, and made the game-winning jump shot in a 109–107 win against the Charlotte Hornets.
February 24, 2021: Career-High 42 Points
On February 24, 2021, Gilgeous-Alexander scored a then career-high 42 points to give the Oklahoma City Thunder a 102–99 win over the San Antonio Spurs.
March 24, 2021: Season Ended Due to Injury
On March 24, 2021, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander's season ended after 35 games due to a tear in his plantar fascia.
August 3, 2021: Rookie Extension with the Thunder
On August 3, 2021, Gilgeous-Alexander and the Thunder agreed to a five-year, $172 million rookie extension.
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, 104–103.
March 28, 2022: Ruled Out for Remainder of Season
On March 28, 2022, Gilgeous-Alexander was ruled out for the rest of the season with an ankle injury. He finished the season averaging career highs of 24.5 points and 5.9 assists per game.
May 24, 2022: Commitment to Play with the National Team
On May 24, 2022, Gilgeous-Alexander committed to play with the Canadian national team for three years, aiming to qualify for the Olympic basketball tournament.
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 (October 24–30), his second career NBA Player of the Week award.
2022: Led NBA in Free Throws Made From 2022-23 Season
From 2022, Gilgeous-Alexander led the NBA in total free throws made for multiple seasons.
February 2, 2023: Named to First NBA All-Star Game
On February 2, 2023, Gilgeous-Alexander was named to his first-ever NBA All-Star Game as a reserve guard for the Western Conference.
November 8, 2023: Scored 43 points against the 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 128–120 win over the Cleveland Cavaliers.
2023: Earned All-Defensive Team Votes From 2023 to 2025
From 2023, Gilgeous-Alexander earned All-Defensive Team votes.
2023: Leads Canada to Bronze Medal at FIBA World Cup
In 2023, Gilgeous-Alexander led the Canadian national team to a historic bronze medal at the FIBA World Cup, Canada's first ever World Cup medal. He was also named to the World Cup All-Tournament Team and received the Northern Star Award and Lionel Conacher Award.
2023: Named to First NBA All-Star Game and All-NBA First Team
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 the league in scoring with 31.4 points per game.
2023: Bronze Medal and Northern Star Award
In 2023, Gilgeous-Alexander won the bronze medal at the FIBA Basketball World Cup and was named to the World Cup All-Tournament Team and he received the Northern Star Award as Canada's Athlete of the Year.
2023: O'Neal's Move for Gilgeous-Alexander to Reebok
In 2023, Shaquille O'Neal tried to sign Gilgeous-Alexander over to Reebok when his initial contract was due to expire at the end of the 2023–2024 NBA season.
2023: Lawsuit Over Lakefront Property Purchase
In Spring 2023, Gilgeous-Alexander purchased a lakefront property in Burlington, Ontario, but filed a lawsuit to reverse the purchase due to undisclosed security concerns and the property's link to a bankrupt cryptocurrency trader. He won the lawsuit.
January 25, 2024: Named All-Star Game Starter
On January 25, 2024, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander was named a Western Conference starter for the 2024 NBA All-Star Game, marking his second consecutive selection and his first selection as a starter.
February 2024: Marriage to Hailey Summers
In February 2024, Gilgeous-Alexander married his longtime girlfriend, Hailey Summers.
April 2024: Welcomed First Child
In April 2024, Gilgeous-Alexander and Hailey Summers welcomed their first child.
November 11, 2024: Career-High 45 Points Against Los Angeles Clippers
On November 11, 2024, Gilgeous-Alexander scored a then-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.
2024: Led NBA in Free Throws Made From 2022-23 Season
From 2024, Gilgeous-Alexander led the NBA in total free throws made for multiple seasons.
2024: Gilgeous-Alexander leads in multiple statistics
In 2024, Gilgeous-Alexander finished the regular season as the first Canadian to lead the NBA in scoring, achieving the most 20-point games (75), 30-point games (49), 40-point games (13), and 50-point games (4).
2024: Placed 7th in Defensive Player of the Year Award Voting
In 2024, Gilgeous-Alexander placed 7th in the voting for the Defensive Player of the Year Award.
2024: Plays at the 2024 Summer Olympics
In 2024, Gilgeous-Alexander played for Canada at the Summer Olympics in Paris, where the team was surprisingly eliminated in the quarterfinals by France. He was named to the tournament's All-Second Team.
2024: Resigned with Converse and Became Creative Director
In 2024, Gilgeous-Alexander resigned with Converse and became Creative Director.
2024: NBA Most Valuable Player
In the 2024-2025 season, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander was named the NBA Most Valuable Player
January 2, 2025: Thunder Achieve 13th Straight Win
On January 2, 2025, Gilgeous-Alexander led the Thunder to their 13th straight win, setting a new franchise record for most consecutive regular-season wins in the franchise's Oklahoma City era.
2025: Earned All-Defensive Team Votes From 2023 to 2025
In 2025, Gilgeous-Alexander earned All-Defensive Team votes.
2025: Gilgeous-Alexander Leads Thunder to NBA Championship and Wins Finals MVP
In 2025, Gilgeous-Alexander led the Oklahoma City Thunder to an NBA Championship, defeating the Indiana Pacers in 7 games. He was named the Finals MVP, capping off a season where he also won the regular season MVP and scoring title.
2025: NBA MVP and Finals MVP
In 2025, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander led the league in scoring with 32.7 points per game, won the NBA MVP award, and earned Finals MVP en route to winning the 2025 NBA Finals.
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