Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is a Canadian professional basketball player who plays for the OKC Thunder in the NBA. As a senior in high school, Gilgeous-Alexander averaged 18.4 points, 4.4 rebounds, and 4.0 assists per game. He played college basketball for the Kentucky Wildcats and he became the regular starting point guard for the team and led them to the NCAA tournament.
Gilgeous-Alexander was drafted 11th overall by the Charlotte Hornets in 2018 but was traded to the LA Clippers on the same night. After a respectable rookie season with the Clippers, he was traded to the OKC Thunder, where he is the starting point guard. In the 2023-24 NBA season for the OKC Thunder, 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 as per Basketball Reference.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander National Team
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander was born in Toronto and plays for Canada’s national basketball team. For the 2023 FIBA World Cup, Team Canada had a strong roster. RJ Barrett and Gilgeous-Alexander led the team from the front, and powerful forwards like Dillion Brooks and Zach Edey were at their best in defending the perimeter. In the group stages, Gilgeous-Alexander helped Canada win all their matches, winning a qualifying berth for the 2024 Summer Olympics. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander's stellar play went a long way in helping Team Canada come away with a bronze medal.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander also represented Canada at the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris. Despite an unbeaten group stage run in the "group of death," Canada faced a surprising elimination in the quarterfinals against host nation France who were propelled by strong home support. Gilgeous-Alexander was named to the All-Olympics Second Team with impressive averages of 21 points, 4.3 rebounds, and 4 assists per game.
FAQs on Shai Gilgeous-Alexander
A. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is listed at 6 feet 6 inches or 1.98m tall and weighs around 195 lb or 88 kg.
A. During 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.
A. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander mostly plays point guard but can also play as shooting guard.
A. Minnesota Timberwolves guard Nickeil Alexander-Walker is the cousin of Shai Gilgeous-Alexander.
A. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander was drafted in the 2018 NBA draft as the 11th overall pick by the Charlotte Hornets, but was immediately traded to the Los Angeles Clippers.
