Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is a Canadian basketball player who plays for the Oklahoma City Thunder in the NBA as of March 2025. Although Gilgeous-Alexander plays for the Oklahoma City Thunder, he spent his rookie season with the Los Angeles Clippers, where he had some unforgettable moments. One such moment was his performance in the first round of the 2019 playoffs against then-two-time defending champions, the Golden State Warriors. As a rookie, Gilgeous-Alexander showcased his potential with impressive performances, scoring 18 points in Game 1, 25 in Game 4, and 22 in Game 6. Later, in the 2019 off-season, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander was traded to the Thunder.
Since getting drafted to the Oklahoma City Thunder, SGA is in his sixth season as of March 2025 and is averaging 27.3 points, 5.2 rebounds and 5.5 assists per game. In the 2023-24 season, SGA led the team to their first playoff in four seasons, but the team lost in the semi-finals of the Western Conference to the Dallas Mavericks in 6 games. In the season 2024-25, SGA has again led the OKC Thunder to another playoff run with a record of 59-12 in the regular season.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander College Stats
In 2017-18, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander averaged 14.4 points, 4.1 boards, 5.1 assists, and 1.7 steals per game for the Kentucky Wildcats, as per Sports Reference. He only played one season with the Wildcats, starting in 24 out of 37 games. SGA was in form throughout the SEC tournament as his Wildcats won the tournament. In the SEC final, he scored 29 points on 10/16 shooting, along with seven rebounds, three assists, and two steals.
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FAQs on Shai Gilgeous-Alexander
A. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is often referred to as "SGA" or simply "Shai."
A. SGA wears the #2 jersey for the Oklahoma City Thunder.
A. SGA averaged 30.1 ppg in the 2023-24 NBA season.
A. SGA averaged 2 steals and 1.1 blocks per game in the 2023/24 season.
