Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is a Canadian basketball player who plays for the Oklahoma City Thunder in the NBA. Although Gilgeous-Alexander plays for the Oklahoma City Thunder, he spent his rookie season with the Los Angeles Clippers where he had some unforgettable moments. One such moment was his performance in the first round of the 2019 playoffs against then-two-time defending champions the Golden State Warriors. As a rookie, Gilgeous-Alexander showcased his potential with impressive performances, scoring 18 points in Game 1, 25 in Game 4, and 22 in Game 6. Later, in the 2019 off-season, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander was traded to the Thunder.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander's ability to draw fouls through deceptive moves propelled him to rank third in the league for free throw attempts per game. SGA also has extraordinary accuracy from the charity stripe, as he had an impressive free throw percentage of 85.4% as of December 2024, as per Basketball Reference.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander College Stats
In 2017-18, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander averaged 14.4 points, 4.1 boards, 5.1 assists, and 1.7 steals per game for the Kentucky Wildcats as per Sports Reference. He only played one season with the Wildcats, starting in 24 out of 37 games. SGA was in form throughout the SEC tournament as his Wildcats won the tournament. In the SEC final, he scored 29 points on 10/16 shooting, along with seven rebounds, three assists, and two steals.
FAQs on Shai Gilgeous-Alexander
A. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is often referred to as "SGA" or simply "Shai."
A. SGA wears the #2 jersey for the Oklahoma City Thunder.
A. SGA averaged 30.1 ppg in the 2023-24 NBA season.
A. SGA averaged 2 steals and 1.1 blocks per game in the 2023/24 season.
