Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is a Canadian professional basketball player who currently 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. Gilgeous-Alexander played college basketball for the Kentucky Wildcats. After 6 games coming off the bench, he became the regular starting point guard for the team and led them to the NCAA tournament. After just one season in college, he declared for the 2018 NBA draft.
Gilgeous-Alexander was selected by the Charlotte Hornets' 11th overall pick before being traded to the LA Clippers on the same night. He had a great rookie season, averaging 10.8 points per game. He was mostly starting but played limited minutes with Lou Williams coming off the bench. After the 2018-19 season, the Clippers traded Gilgeous-Alexander to the OKC Thunder in a massive deal involving Paul George. In the 2019-20 season, Gilgeous-Alexander got a great opportunity to learn under one of the greatest point guards to play the game, Chris Paul. This duo led a surprisingly frisky Thunder team to the playoffs and came within one game of advancing to the second round. After the 2019-20 season, the Thunder committed to a full rebuild around Gilgeous-Alexander and have made him the main man of the franchise. During the 2023-24 NBA season, Gilgeous-Alexander averaged 30.1 points, 5.5 rebounds, 6.2 assists, and 2 steals per game in 75 games played. For the 2024/25 NBA season, Gilgeous-Alexander will earn just over $35 million. His current deal runs through the 2026/27 season.
Who are Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s parents?
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander was born to Charmaine Gilgeous and Vaughn Alexander.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s mother
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s mother is Charmaine Gilgeous. She was a track athlete who represented Antigua and Barbuda in the 1992 Summer Olympics.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s father
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s father is Vaughn Alexander. He attended Georges Vanier Secondary School and went on to win a Toronto city championship with them. Vaughn Alexander coached Shai in his early days.
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FAQs on Shai Gilgeous-Alexander
A. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander plays for the OKC Thunder.
A. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is 26 years old as of December 2024.
A. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is listed both as a point guard and shooting guard.
A. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is from Canada.
A. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander was drafted by the Charlotte Hornets in 2018 but was traded to the LA Clippers the same night.
