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. After playing college basketball for 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 league, earning three NBA All-Star selections and being named to the All-NBA First Team twice. He is known for his scoring ability and all-around game.

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1936: Historical Reference to 1936 Summer Olympics

In 2023, when Canada won the bronze medal at the FIBA World Cup, it marked their first medal at a major global tournament since the 1936 Summer Olympics.

1992: Mother Competed in 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.

1996: Previous Team Record Set by Seattle SuperSonics

In 1996, the Seattle SuperSonics set the previous franchise record for consecutive regular-season wins, before the Oklahoma City Thunder broke the record on January 5, 2025.

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

On July 12, 1998, Shaivonte Aician Gilgeous-Alexander, also known as SGA, was born. He is a Canadian professional basketball player.

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2013: First seed since 2013

In 2024, behind Gilgeous-Alexander's play, the Thunder won 57 games and 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 moved to Hamilton Heights Christian Academy in Chattanooga, Tennessee to play better competition.

October 2016: Re-opened College Recruitment

In October 2016, Gilgeous-Alexander re-opened his college recruitment after originally committing to Florida.

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, and later joined the senior national team at the FIBA World Olympic Qualifying Tournament in Manila.

2016: Participated in Basketball Without Borders Camp

In early 2016, Gilgeous-Alexander participated in the Basketball Without Borders Camp.

2016: First Western Conference Semifinals since 2016

In the 2024 playoffs, the Thunder advanced to the Western Conference Semifinals, the franchise's first since 2016.

2017: Graduation from Hamilton Heights Christian Academy

In 2017, Gilgeous-Alexander graduated from Hamilton Heights Christian Academy, where he had transferred to improve his basketball skills.

2017: Kentucky Derby Classic and Nike Hoop Summit

In 2017, Gilgeous-Alexander was named MVP of the Kentucky Derby Classic and represented the World Select Team at the Nike Hoop Summit.

April 9, 2018: Declared for the 2018 NBA draft

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

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 then traded to the Los Angeles Clippers the same day.

December 17, 2018: Season-Best 24 Points vs Portland Trail Blazers

On December 17, 2018, Gilgeous-Alexander scored a season-best 24 points in a 131–127 loss to the Portland Trail Blazers.

2018: Drafted into NBA

In 2018, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander was drafted 11th overall by the Charlotte Hornets in the NBA draft but was traded to the Los Angeles Clippers the same night.

January 18, 2019: Tied Season Best of 24 Points vs Golden State Warriors

On January 18, 2019, Gilgeous-Alexander tied his season best with 24 points in a 112–94 loss to the Golden State Warriors.

April 21, 2019: Career High 25 Points in Playoffs

On April 21, 2019, Gilgeous-Alexander scored a new career high of 25 points in a 113–105 playoff loss to the Golden State Warriors.

July 10, 2019: Traded to Oklahoma City Thunder

On July 10, 2019, Gilgeous-Alexander was traded to the Oklahoma City Thunder.

July 2019: Traded to the Thunder

In July 2019, Gilgeous-Alexander was traded to the Oklahoma City Thunder.

October 8, 2019: Preseason Debut with Oklahoma City Thunder

On October 8, 2019, Gilgeous-Alexander made his preseason debut with the Oklahoma City Thunder against the Dallas Mavericks, scoring 24 points.

December 22, 2019: Career-High 32 Points vs Los Angeles Clippers

On December 22, 2019, Gilgeous-Alexander scored a then career-high 32 points in a 118–112 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 2020: Endorsement Deal with Converse

In July 2020, Gilgeous-Alexander signed an endorsement deal with Converse.

December 26, 2020: Game-Winning Shot Against Charlotte Hornets

On December 26, 2020, Gilgeous-Alexander scored 24 points and hit a game-winning jump shot in a 109–107 win against the Charlotte Hornets.

February 24, 2021: Career-High 42 Points vs San Antonio Spurs

On February 24, 2021, Gilgeous-Alexander scored a then career-high 42 points in a 102–99 win against the San Antonio Spurs.

March 24, 2021: Season-Ending Injury

On March 24, 2021, Gilgeous-Alexander's season ended after 35 games due to a torn plantar fascia.

August 3, 2021: Rookie Extension

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 Los Angeles 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 the Los Angeles Clippers, 104–103.

March 28, 2022: Ruled Out for the Rest of the Season with Ankle Injury

On March 28, 2022, Gilgeous-Alexander was ruled out for the remainder of the season due to 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 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, marking his second career NBA Player of the Week award.

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 vs Cavaliers

On November 8, 2023, Gilgeous-Alexander scored 43 points in a 128–120 win over the Cleveland Cavaliers.

2023: FIBA World Cup and Northern Star Award

In 2023, Gilgeous-Alexander led the Canadian team to a historic bronze medal at the FIBA World Cup and was named to the All-Tournament Team. He also received the Northern Star Award and the Lionel Conacher Award.

2023: All-Star and All-NBA First Team selection

In 2023, Gilgeous-Alexander was named to his first NBA All-Star Game and voted to the All-NBA First Team, finishing fourth in league scoring with 31.4 points per game.

2023: Property Purchase and Lawsuit

In spring 2023, Gilgeous-Alexander purchased a lakefront property in Burlington, Ontario, but moved out due to security concerns and filed a lawsuit to reverse the purchase, which he later won.

January 25, 2024: Named Western Conference All-Star Starter

On January 25, 2024, Gilgeous-Alexander was named a Western Conference starter for the 2024 NBA All-Star Game.

February 2024: Marriage to Hailey Summers

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

April 2024: Birth of First Child

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

November 11, 2024: Career-High 45 Points Against Clippers

On November 11, 2024, Shai 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 the Los Angeles Clippers.

2024: 2024 Summer Olympics Performance

In 2024, Gilgeous-Alexander played for Canada in the Summer Olympics in Paris and was named to the tournament's All-Second Team.

2024: Securing Berth at Summer Olympics

On September 3, 2023, the Canadian national team qualified for the quarter-finals of the tournament, in the process securing a berth at the 2024 Summer Olympics.

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.