A closer look at the biggest achievements of Shai Gilgeous-Alexander. Awards, milestones, and records that define success.
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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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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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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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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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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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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