The 6-foot-6 point guard, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has led the Oklahoma City Thunder’s rebuild and established himself as one of the best scorers in the league. He was drafted as the 11th overall pick in the first round by the Charlotte Hornets in the 2018 NBA Draft. However, Shai was traded to the Los Angeles Clippers on the same night. After playing 82 games in his rookie season, Shai was part of a blockbuster trade which landed him in Oklahoma with the Thunder and brought Paul George to the LA Clippers. He played 70 games in his first season (2019-2020) with the Thunders and averaged 19.0 points, 5.9 rebounds and 3.3 assists per game.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander suffered from injuries in his second season (2020-21) with the Thunder and was only featured in 35 games. He averaged 23.7 points, 4.7 rebounds, and 5.9 assists per game. After a similar performance in the 2021-22 season, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander took his game to the next level in the 2022-23 season where he averaged 31.4 points, 4.0 rebounds and 4.8 assists per game, shooting 51.0% from the field on 20.3 field-goals attempts and made his first All-Star and All-NBA first team appearance in the 2022-23 season. He recorded another 30+ points per game season in 2023-24 while also recording his first season with 6+ assists per game. He made his second consecutive appearance in the All-NBA first team and was named an All-Star.
What is Shai Gilgeous-Alexander's nationality?
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander holds Canadian nationality and is a Canadian professional basketball player who plays for the Oklahoma City Thunder in the NBA.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has won two medals for his country in his national team career. His first medal (silver) came at the youth level at the FIBA Americas U18 Championship in Chile in 2016, and his second medal (bronze) came at the FIBA 2023 World Cup held in the Philippines, Japan, and Indonesia. He also represented Canada at the 2024 Paris Olympics.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander's Birthplace
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander was born on July 12, 1998, in Toronto, Ontario Canada.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander's Hometown
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander's hometown is Hamilton, Ontario. He attended St. Thomas More Catholic Secondary School and Sir Allan MacNab Secondary School in Ontario, Canada before moving to the United States of America.
FAQs on Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Nationality
A. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander was drafted as the 11th overall pick in the first round by the Charlotte Hornets in the 2018 NBA Draft. However, Shai was traded to the Los Angeles Clippers on the same night.
A. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander plays as point guard.
A. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander averaged 31.4 points, 4.0 rebounds and 4.8 assists per game, shooting 51.0% from the field on 20.3 field-goals attempts.
A. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander was traded to the Oklahoma City Thunder from the Los Angeles Clippers on July 10, 2019.
