History of Shai Gilgeous-Alexander in Timeline
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (SGA) is a Canadian professional basketball player for the Oklahoma City Thunder. A four-time NBA All-Star and three-time All-NBA First Team member, he's also a two-time NBA Most Valuable Player (MVP). Gilgeous-Alexander led the Thunder to their first NBA championship since the team relocated to Oklahoma City, becoming the 11th Canadian to achieve this feat.
1992: Mother's Olympic Appearance
In 1992, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander's mother, Charmaine Gilgeous, competed in the women's 400 metres for Antigua and Barbuda at the Summer Olympics.
1995: Previous Record Set By Seattle SuperSonics
On January 5, 2025, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander recorded 33 points, 11 rebounds, six assists, three steals, and two blocks in a 105–92 win over the Boston Celtics. The victory marked the team's franchise-record 15th consecutive regular-season win. The previous record of 14 games had been set by the 1995–96 Seattle SuperSonics from February to March 1996.
March 1996: 1995–96 Seattle SuperSonics
On January 5, 2025, the victory over the Boston Celtics marked the team's franchise-record 15th consecutive regular-season win. The previous record of 14 games had been set by the 1995–96 Seattle SuperSonics from February to March 1996.
July 12, 1998: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Born
On July 12, 1998, Shaivonte Aician Gilgeous-Alexander was born in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. He is a Canadian professional basketball player.
2005: Steve Nash First Northern Star Award
In 2005, Steve Nash first won Northern Star Award.
2005: Second Canadian MVP
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander was named the NBA Most Valuable Player (MVP) for the 2024–25 NBA season, becoming just the second Canadian to win the award, following Steve Nash who first claimed it in back-to-back seasons in 2005 and 2006.
2006: Following Steve Nash as Canadian MVP
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander was named the NBA Most Valuable Player (MVP) for the 2024–25 NBA season, becoming just the second Canadian to win the award, following Steve Nash who first claimed it in back-to-back seasons in 2005 and 2006.
2008: Third-highest Points
On October 23, 2025, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander recorded career highs of 55 points and 23 free throws made. His 55 points were the third-highest in franchise history since the team's relocation from Seattle to Oklahoma City in 2008.
2013: Thunder Top Seed in West
In 2024, led by Gilgeous-Alexander, the Thunder won 57 games and entered the 2024 NBA playoffs as the Western Conference's top seed, their first time doing so since 2013.
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, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander relocated to the United States to attend Hamilton Heights Christian Academy in Chattanooga, Tennessee, to improve his basketball skills.
2015: Tying the Best Start to a Regular Season in NBA history
On December 10, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander led the Thunder to the longest winning streak in franchise history at 16 games, following a 138–89 win over the Phoenix Suns, while guiding the team to a 24–1 record, tying the best start to a regular season in NBA history alongside the 2015–16 Golden State Warriors.
October 2016: Decommitment from Florida Gators
In October 2016, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander decommitted from playing college basketball for the Florida Gators.
November 14, 2016: Decision to Play for 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: Participated in Basketball Without Borders Development Camp
In early 2016, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander participated in the Basketball Without Borders development camp.
December 29, 2017: Performance Against Louisville
On December 29, 2017, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander recorded 24 points, five rebounds, and four assists against Louisville while playing for the Kentucky Wildcats.
2017: Graduation from Hamilton Heights Christian Academy
In 2017, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander graduated from Hamilton Heights Christian Academy in Chattanooga, Tennessee.
2017: Kentucky Derby Festival Basketball Classic and Nike Hoop Summit
In 2017, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander participated in the Kentucky Derby Festival Basketball Classic and was named MVP. He also played in the Nike Hoop Summit, scoring 11 points.
June 21, 2018: Drafted by Charlotte Hornets and Traded to Clippers
On June 21, 2018, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander was selected 11th overall by the Charlotte Hornets in the NBA draft and was then traded to the Los Angeles Clippers.
December 17, 2018: Season-Best 24 Points
On December 17, 2018, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored a season-best 24 points in a loss to the Portland Trail Blazers.
2018: NBA Summer League Performance
In 2018, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander participated in the NBA Summer League with the Los Angeles Clippers, averaging 19.0 points, 4.8 rebounds, and 4.0 assists per game.
2018: Drafted into the NBA
In 2018, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander was selected 11th overall by the Charlotte Hornets in the NBA draft, later traded to the Los Angeles Clippers.
January 18, 2019: Matched Season-Best 24 Points
On January 18, 2019, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander matched his season-best with 24 points in a loss to the Golden State Warriors.
July 10, 2019: Traded to Oklahoma City Thunder
On July 10, 2019, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander was traded 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 after his rookie season with the Los Angeles Clippers.
January 13, 2020: First Career Triple-Double
On January 13, 2020, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander recorded his first career triple-double with 20 points, 10 assists, and 20 rebounds in a win over the Minnesota Timberwolves.
December 26, 2020: Game-Winning Shot Against Hornets
On December 26, 2020, Gilgeous-Alexander scored 24 points, seven rebounds, nine assists, and made a game-winning jump shot in a win against the Charlotte Hornets.
2020: Playoffs with the Thunder
In 2020, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander led the Oklahoma City Thunder to the NBA playoffs as the fifth seed.
February 24, 2021: Career-High 42 Points
On February 24, 2021, Gilgeous-Alexander scored a then-career-high 42 points to give the Thunder a win over the San Antonio Spurs.
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 Three-Pointer 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.
March 28, 2022: Ruled Out for Remainder of Season
On March 28, 2022, Gilgeous-Alexander was ruled out for the remainder of the season with an ankle injury.
May 24, 2022: Commitment to National Team
On May 24, 2022, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander was among 14 players who committed to play with the Canadian national team for three years 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, 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: 43 Points vs Cavaliers
On November 8, 2023, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 43 points in a 128–120 win over the Cleveland Cavaliers.
2023: Re-signed with Converse
At the conclusion of the 2023-24 NBA season, despite interest from Reebok, Gilgeous-Alexander re-signed with Converse and was named Creative Director of Converse Basketball.
2023: FIBA World Cup and Awards
In 2023, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander led the Canadian team to win the bronze medal at the FIBA Basketball World Cup. He was named to the All-Tournament Team and received the Northern Star Award as Canada's Athlete of the Year and the Lionel Conacher Award as Canadian Male Athlete of the Year.
2023: All-Defensive Team Votes
In 2023, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander received All-Defensive Team votes, recognizing his defensive skills as a two-way player.
2023: All-Star and All-NBA First Team Selection
In 2023, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander was named to his first NBA All-Star Game and voted to the All-NBA First Team.
2023: FIBA World Cup Bronze and Northern Star Award
In 2023, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander won the bronze medal at the FIBA Basketball World Cup with the Canada men's national basketball team and received the Northern Star Award as Canada's Athlete of the Year.
January 25, 2024: Named All-Star 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 time as a starter.
February 14, 2024: Marriage to Hailey Summers
On February 14, 2024, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander married his high school sweetheart, Hailey Summers.
April 25, 2024: Birth of Son
On April 25, 2024, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and his wife, Hailey Summers, welcomed their son, Ares.
2024: Olympics Qualification
In 2024, Gilgeous-Alexander helped Canada secure a berth at the Summer Olympics.
2024: Criticism for Free Throws
In 2024, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander faced criticism for his high free throw numbers and perceived embellishment of contact when driving, despite never leading in free throws attempted.
2024: Defensive Player of the Year Voting
In 2024, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander placed 7th in the voting for the Defensive Player of the Year Award.
2024: Summer Olympics and All-Second Team selection
In 2024, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander played for Canada in the Summer Olympics in Paris where the team was eliminated in the quarterfinals by France. He was named to the tournament's All-Second Team.
2024: NBA Most Valuable Player Award
In the 2024 NBA season, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander won the NBA Most Valuable Player (MVP) award after leading the league in scoring.
2024: Regular Season Achievements
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander finished the regular season as the first Canadian to lead the NBA in scoring. In 2024-2025 season, he had the most 20-point games (75), 30-point games (49), 40-point games (13) and 50-point games (4).
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 franchise's Oklahoma City era.
July 1, 2025: Record Extension with the Thunder
On July 1, 2025, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander agreed to a record four-year, $285 million extension with the Thunder.
September 4, 2025: Release of SHAI 001
On September 4, 2025, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander's signature sneaker, the SHAI 001, was released.
October 30, 2025: Home Burglary
On October 30, 2025, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander's home in Nichols Hills, Oklahoma, was burglarized while he was playing a game at the Paycom Center.
2025: "Shai Rally Day" in Hamilton
In 2025, Hamilton celebrated Shai Gilgeous-Alexander's accomplishments with "Shai Rally Day." He received the Key to the City and had "Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Way" street signs installed in his childhood neighborhood.
2025: All-Defensive Team Votes
In 2025, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander received All-Defensive Team votes for his defensive skills.
2025: NBA Championship and Finals MVP
In 2025, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander won the NBA Finals MVP award as the Thunder won the NBA Finals.
January 2, 2026: Western Conference Player of the Month
On January 2, 2026, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander was named Western Conference Player of the Month for games played in December after he led the Thunder to a 9–4 record.
January 7, 2026: Game-Winning Shot Against Jazz
On January 7, 2026, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander hit a mid-range jumper at the buzzer to force overtime against the Utah Jazz, ultimately leading the Thunder to victory with 46 points.
February 2026: TD Coliseum Ownership
In February 2026, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander became part of the ownership of the TD Coliseum in Hamilton, with the atrium named after his son Ares.
2026: Playoff Career-High
In 2026, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored a playoff career-high 42 points in Game 3 against the Phoenix Suns. The Oklahoma City swept the Phoenix Suns, and the Los Angeles Lakers
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