Shai Gilgeous-Alexander

Professional Basketball Player

Canadian Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Quick Info

ProfessionProfessional Basketball Player
NationalityCanadian
Date of Birth12/07/1998
Age27 years
BirthplaceToronto, Ontario, Canada

Latest News about Shai Gilgeous-Alexander

02/05/2026

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander finished fifth in voting for the 2025-26 NBA MVP award. The Oklahoma City Thunder guard continues to be among the league's elite performers as the team defends its 2025 championship title.

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Bio/Wiki

Full NameShaivonte Aician Gilgeous-Alexander
BynameSGA
DescriptionCanadian professional basketball player and one of the NBA's leading scorers. Known for evading defenders with twists, turns, and head fakes. Second Canadian to win NBA MVP after Steve Nash. Eleventh Canadian to win an NBA championship.

Physical Stats & More

Height6'6"
Weight195 lbs
PositionGuard

Educational Qualification(s)

CollegeUniversity of Kentucky

Personal Life

MentalityTells himself every night he is the best player on the floor. Emphasizes balance between respect and confidence.

Career

Current TeamOklahoma City Thunder
Current Number2
Teams
  • Team: Los Angeles Clippers Years: 2018-2019
  • Team: Oklahoma City Thunder Years: 2019-Present
Draft2018, Round 1, Pick 11 (Charlotte Hornets)
Experience7th Season
Major Achievements
  • NBA MVP 2024-25 season
  • NBA Finals MVP 2025
  • NBA Championship 2025 (Game 7 vs Indiana Pacers)
  • 4x NBA All-Star (2023, 2024, 2025, 2026)
  • 3x All-NBA First Team (2023, 2024, 2025)
  • 2x NBA Cup All-Tournament Team (2025, 2026)
  • Western Conference Finals MVP 2025
  • All-Rookie 2nd Team 2019
  • Bronze Medal, 2023 FIBA World Cup
  • 2023 World Cup All-Tournament Team
Records
  • Youngest guard in NBA history to average 30 points on 50% field goal percentage
  • Second guard in NBA history (after Michael Jordan) to average 30+ points, 4+ rebounds, 4+ assists, 1+ steal, 1+ block on 50%+ FG
  • Fastest player in Thunder franchise history to reach 10,000 career points (368 games)
  • 65 consecutive games scoring 20+ points (surpassed Kevin Durant's Thunder record of 64)
  • 48 30-point games in 2023-24 season (surpassed Kevin Durant's Thunder record of 47)
  • 31.4 points per game career-high in 2024-25 season
  • 10 30-point, 5-assist playoff performances (only Michael Jordan and LeBron James have achieved this 10+ times in single playoff run)
Notable Performance32 points, 7 rebounds, 5 assists vs Sacramento Kings on 25/03/2025

Style Quotient

Playing StyleEvades defenders with twists, turns, and head fakes on way to the hoop

Some Lesser Known Facts

1. Was cut from his ninth-grade basketball team, which motivated him to reach elite level
2. Named Canada's athlete of the year with Northern Star Award
3. Named Lionel Conacher Award winner as Canadian Press' choice for Canadian male athlete of the year in 2023
4. Lets the basketball do the talking rather than seeking attention
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