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 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.

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Full Timeline Early Life & Education Career & Achievements Success & Recognition

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.

2005: Steve Nash First Northern Star Award

In 2005, Steve Nash first won Northern Star Award.

2005: Steve Nash First MVP

In 2005, Steve Nash first won the MVP 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: Steve Nash Second MVP

In 2006, Steve Nash won his second MVP award

2006: Following Steve Nash as Canadian MVP

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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: Athlete of the Year Award

In 2025, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander received the Northern Star Award as Canada's Athlete of the Year and the Lionel Conacher Award as Canadian Male Athlete of the Year for his feats.

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.

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