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. 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.
In 1949, George Mikan scored 42 points in NBA Finals debut, the second-most points scored in a debut until Allen Iverson.
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.
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.
In 1996, the Seattle SuperSonics set the previous franchise record that was broken on January 5, 2025.
In 2001, Allen Iverson scored 48 points in his NBA Finals debut, the most points scored in a debut until George Mikan.
In 2005, Steve Nash first claimed the MVP award.
In 2005, Steve Nash first won the Northern Star Award.
In 2006, Steve Nash won the MVP award for the second consecutive year.
In 2006, Steve Nash won the NBA Most Valuable Player award for the second consecutive year.
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.
In 2012, was the Thunder's first NBA Finals appearance until Shai Gilgeous-Alexander led them to another apperance.
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.
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.
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.
From 2022, Gilgeous-Alexander led the NBA in total free throws made for multiple seasons.
On February 2, 2023, Gilgeous-Alexander was named to his first-ever NBA All-Star Game as a reserve guard for the Western Conference.
From 2023, Gilgeous-Alexander earned All-Defensive Team votes.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
From 2024, Gilgeous-Alexander led the NBA in total free throws made for multiple seasons.
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).
In 2024, Gilgeous-Alexander placed 7th in the voting for the Defensive Player of the Year Award.
In the 2024-2025 season, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander was named the NBA Most Valuable Player
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.
In 2025, Gilgeous-Alexander earned All-Defensive Team votes.
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.
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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