What position does Shai Gilgeous-Alexander play?

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Shai Gilgeous-Alexander position
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander playing for Oklahoma City Thunder against Houston Rockets at NBA Cup 2024 Semifinals

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is a professional basketball player who plays for the Oklahoma City Thunder in the NBA as of March 2025. was drafted 11th overall by the Charlotte Hornets in 2018 and was traded to the LA Clippers the same day. Gilgeous-Alexander entered the NBA after a stellar freshman season with the University of Kentucky, a college known for producing some of the most talented basketball players.

After a respectable rookie season with the Clippers, Gilgeous-Alexander was traded to the OKC Thunder. He was the team's leading scorer in his first season with the Thunder. During the 2023-24 season, Gilgeous-Alexander averaged 30.1 points, 5.5 rebounds, 6.2 assists, and 2 steals per game in 75 games. For the 2024/25 NBA season, Gilgeous-Alexander will earn just over $35 million. His deal with the Oklahoma City Thunder runs through the 2026/27 season. Gilgeous-Alexander is a three-time NBA All-Star and was also on the All-NBA First Team. In the 2024-25 season, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is averaging 32.8 points, 6.3 assists and 1.3 steals per game as of March 2025. Also, he has led the Oklahoma City Thunder to the second consecutive playoffs with a 59-12 record in the 2024-25 season.

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Shai Gilgeous-Alexander's position

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander plays at the point guard position but can also play as a shooting guard when required. He falls under that rare category of players who are known as ‘combo guards. ’ Combo guards are players who can play both point guard and shooting guard. Players such as Damian Lillard, Stephen Curry, and Trae Young also fall into this category.

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What number does Shai Gilgeous-Alexander wear?

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander wears the #2 jersey for the OKC Thunder. In his one year at Kentucky, he wore #22, but that was already taken when he joined the LA Clippers. So, he decided to wear number 2 instead.

FAQ on Shai Gilgeous-Alexander

A. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander plays for the OKC Thunder.   

 A. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is 26 years of age.  

A. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is listed as both point guard and shooting guard.  

A. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander wears the number 2. 

A. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is from Canada.

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