Shai Gilgeous-Alexander's Success and Achievements in Timeline

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.

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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: 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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: 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.