How Tall is Shai Gilgeous-Alexander?

Last Modified Dec 27, 2024 08:34 GMT
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Height
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander playing against Washington Wizards, Dec. 2024

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander hails from Ontario, Canada, and plays for the OKC Thunder in the NBA. He is a Kentucky Wildcats alumnus who established himself as a key player for the team. However, Gilgeous-Alexander’s college journey lasted only one season, as he declared for the draft in 2018.

Gilgeous-Alexander was drafted 11th overall in 2018 by the Charlotte Hornets but was traded to the LA Clippers the same night. In his rookie season for the Clippers, he averaged 10.8 points, 2.8 rebounds and 3.3 assists per game. Gilgeous-Alexander was traded to the OKC Thunder in 2019 and signed a five-year deal worth $180 million in 2021. During the 2023-24 NBA season, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander averaged 30.1 points, 5.5 rebounds, 6.2 assists, and 2 steals per game in 75 games played. He shot 53.5% from the field, including 35.3% from 3-point range.

What is Shai Gilgeous-Alexander's height?

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is listed at 6 feet 6 inches or 1.98 meters. SGA weighs around 195 lb or 88 kg. His lean physique, long wingspan, and excellent ball-handling skills give him several advantages while attacking the basket. His career field goal percentage is 49.7%, including 34.8% from 3-point range as per Basketball Reference as of December 2024.

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander's age

Born on July 12, 1998, in Toronto, Ontario, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is 26 years old as of December 2024. In his six seasons in the NBA, the Canadian has shown great improvement year by year and has steadily increased his points per game while maintaining his other stats as well.

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Shai Gilgeous-Alexander's position

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is a dual-position player who can easily switch between the point guard and the shooting guard. He falls into the category of 'combo guards' as he has the ability to not only run the offense according to the designed play but also score the ball effectively whenever required.

FAQs on Gilgeous-Alexander

A. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is set to earn $35.8 million for the 2024/25 NBA season.

A. During the 2023-24 NBA season, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander averaged 30.1 points, 5.5 rebounds, 6.2 assists, and 2 steals per game in 75 games played. He shot 53.5% from the field, including 35.3% from 3-point range.

A. The Canadian guard was picked 11th overall by the Charlotte Hornets in the 2018 draft.

A. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is 26 years old. He was born in Ontario, Canada on July 12, 1998. 

A. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is contracted with the OKC Thunder until the 2026-27 NBA season.

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