Who was Shai Gilgeous-Alexander drafted to?

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Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, affectionately known as 'Shai' or 'SGA,' is a Canadian basketball player who plays for the Oklahoma City Thunder in the NBA as of March 2025. In the 2022-23 NBA season, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander evolved into an offensive juggernaut as he was ranked fourth in the league for both total points scored, with a remarkable 2,135 points, and points per game, with an impressive 31.4 average, as per Basketball Reference. In the 2022-23 season, SGA averaged 31.4 points on 51.0% shooting, 5.5 APG, and 4.8 RPG. Later in the 2023-24 season, SGA averaged 30.1 points, 5.5 rebounds, 6.2 assists, and a career-high 2 steals per game.

As of March 2025, SGA has already led the Oklahoma City Thunder to two consecutive playoffs (2023-24 and 2024-25). Along with Hertenstein and Holmgren, SGA is leading the team to make a deep playoff run with a 59-12 record in the regular season.

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Who was Shai Gilgeous-Alexander drafted to?

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander was drafted by the Charlotte Hornets with the 11th overall pick in the 2018 NBA Draft. However, he was traded to the Los Angeles Clippers on the same day. Shai’s services were traded for the 12th overall draft pick, Miles Bridges, along with two future second-round draft selections.

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s first season with the Clippers saw him play 82 games, averaging 10.8 points, 2.8 rebounds, and 3.3 assists.

Later, in July 2019, a significant trade unfolded as the Clippers decided to acquire then-six-time All-Star Paul George, for whom they traded SGA, veteran forward Danilo Gallinari, and five first-round picks. This blockbuster trade kickstarted the SGA era at Oklahoma City Thunder, where he has continually honed his skills and evolved into one of the league's premier point guards.

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FAQ on Shai Gilgeous Alexander

A. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has played only for two NBA teams - Los Angeles Clippers and Oklahoma City Thunder as of March 2025.

A. OKC Thunder traded away All-star, then-MVP finalist Paul George and received Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, veteran forward Danilo Gallinari, and five first-round picks.

A. The Shai Gilgeous-Alexander to Thunder trade happened in July 2019.

A. SGA averaged 30.1 ppg in the 2023-24 season.

A. SGA attended University of Kentucky.

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