Shai Gilgeous-Alexander: Canada’s Crown Jewel and the NBA’s Unstoppable Force

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The name Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (pronounced SHAY GHIL-jəs), or simply SGA, now resonates with the authority of royalty in the NBA. As the reigning NBA Most Valuable Player, NBA Finals MVP, and champion leader of the Oklahoma City Thunder, the Canadian superstar has etched his name among basketball’s immortals. His 2024-25 season stands as a historic masterpiece: the first player ever to claim the regular season MVP, conference finals MVP, and Finals MVP in the same breathtaking campaign, while also capturing the NBA scoring title with a dominant 32.7 points per game and leading the Thunder to their first championship since 2012.

Roots of Resilience: From Hamilton to Hardwood Royalty: Born in Toronto, Ontario, and raised in Hamilton, SGA’s athletic pedigree runs deep. His mother, Charmaine Gilgeous, is a former Olympic track athlete who represented Antigua and Barbuda in the 400 metres at the 1992 Summer Olympics. His father, Vaughn Alexander, instilled a love for basketball early on, coaching Shai as a youth. His path wasn’t always smooth; famously cut from the St. Thomas More Catholic Secondary School junior team in grade 9, he responded by winning MVP and leading their midget squad to a city championship. Seeking greater competition, he made the pivotal move to Hamilton Heights Christian Academy in Chattanooga, Tennessee, for his junior and senior years, averaging 18.4 points, 4.4 rebounds, and 4.0 assists as a senior. This journey through Basketball Without Borders Camps and intense recruitment culminated in him choosing John Calipari and the Kentucky Wildcats.

Kentucky Crucible and Draft Night Shift: SGA’s single college basketball season at Kentucky was a testament to his growth. Starting the 2017-18 season as a reserve behind Quade Green, he seized his opportunity, evolving into the starting point guard alongside freshmen like Hamidou Diallo, Kevin Knox II, and P.J. Washington. His breakout performance against Louisville (24 points, 5 rebounds, 4 assists) signaled his arrival. He led a talented, sometimes struggling team, averaging 12.9 points, 3.8 rebounds, and 4.6 assists, and shone in the SEC tournament and NCAA Tournament before a heartbreaking missed three at the buzzer against Kansas State in the Sweet 16. Declaring for the 2018 NBA draft, he was selected 11th overall by the Charlotte Hornets, only to be traded that same night to the Los Angeles Clippers for Miles Bridges and picks.

Ascension in Oklahoma City: From Prospect to Peak Performer:

  • Clipper Foundations (2018-2019): SGA made an immediate impact, earning NBA All-Rookie Second Team honors. He showcased flashes of his potential, setting early career highs (24 points) and gaining valuable playoff experience against the Golden State Warriors.

  • Thunder Arrival & Early Promise (2019-2020): The seismic trade sending Paul George to the Clippers brought SGA, Danilo Gallinari, and a treasure trove of picks to Oklahoma City. Instantly becoming the Thunder’s leading scorer, he helped them secure the Western Conference’s fifth seed. A signature moment came in January 2020: a jaw-dropping 20 points, 20 rebounds, 10 assists triple-double against the Minnesota Timberwolves, making him the youngest ever to achieve a 20-20-10 stat line and only the second after Russell Westbrook in 30 years.

  • Injury Interruptions & Emergence (2020-2022): SGA’s ascent faced hurdles. A torn plantar fascia ended his 2020-21 season early, just after he’d signed a massive $172 million rookie extension. He returned with clutch heroics, including a buzzer-beating three-pointer against his former Clippers team and his second career triple-double (27 pts, 11 reb, 12 ast). Another ankle injury prematurely ended his 2021-22 season, but not before he posted career highs (24.5 points, 5.9 assists), earning his first NBA Player of the Week award.

  • Superstardom Confirmed (2022-2023): The 2022-23 season was SGA’s true breakout. He earned Western Conference Player of the Week twice, dropped multiple 42-point games (including another game-winner), and exploded for a then-career-high 44 points on astonishing efficiency (13/16 FG, 18/19 FT) against Portland, becoming the first Thunder player with 40+ points on 80% shooting. Averaging a staggering 31.4 points per game (4th in the league), he joined Kevin Durant and Russell Westbrook as the only Thunder players to average 30+ PPG. His historic line (30+ PPG, 50+% FG, 4+ RPG, 4+ APG, 1+ SPG, 1+ BPG) put him in a club previously occupied only by Michael Jordan. Recognition followed: his first NBA All-Star Game selection (reserve) and a well-deserved spot on the All-NBA First Team, finishing 5th in MVP voting.

  • MVP Contender & Western Dominance (2023-2024): SGA elevated further in 2023-24. He torched the Cleveland Cavaliers for 43 points, set a franchise record with five straight 25+ point games on 55+% shooting, and dropped 40 points on the Golden State Warriors in overtime. His signature mid-range game delivered a game-winner against the Denver Nuggets. Named a starter for the 2024 NBA All-Star Game, he shattered Durant’s Thunder record for most 30-point games in a season (48). Finishing 2nd in MVP voting and making the All-NBA First Team again, he powered the Thunder to a Western Conference-best 57 wins and the #1 seed. Though they fell to the Dallas Mavericks in the Western Conference Semifinals, SGA’s playoff career-high 36 points in Game 6 signaled his readiness for the ultimate stage.

The Magnum Opus: MVP, Scoring Title, and Championship Glory (2024-2025):
The 2024-25 season wasn’t just great; it was historic. SGA unleashed an offensive onslaught:

  • Scorched his former team, the Clippers, for 45 points.

  • Matched that 45 points against the Indiana Pacers on Christmas Day.

  • Obliterated his career high with a 54-point masterpiece against the Utah Jazz.

  • Followed with 52 points against Golden State and 50 points against Phoenix, becoming the 9th player ever with three 50-point games in seven days.

  • Added a 51-point outburst against Houston, tying Durant for second in Thunder history with four 50-point games in a season.

  • Surpassed Kevin Durant as the fastest Thunder player to 10,000 career points (368 games).

  • Set a new Thunder record with 65 consecutive 20-point games, surpassing Durant.

  • Led the NBA in scoring (32.7 PPG), becoming the first Canadian scoring champion.

  • Led the league in 20-point games (75), 30-point games (49), 40-point games (13), and 50-point games (4).

  • His 72-game streak of 20+ points was the longest since the 1960s (trailing only Wilt Chamberlain and Oscar Robertson).

  • Joined Michael Jordan, Wilt Chamberlain, Oscar Robertson, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, James Harden, and Bob McAdoo as the only players with three consecutive 30+ PPG seasons.

This dominance earned him the NBA Most Valuable Player award, the second Canadian after Steve Nash to win it.

Playoff Domination and the Triple Crown:
SGA saved his best for the brightest lights:

  • Swept the Memphis Grizzlies in the first round, dropping a then playoff career-high 38 points in the clincher.

  • Led the Thunder past the Denver Nuggets in a grueling 7-game series, including a crucial 35-point, 0-turnover Game 7 – joining an elite NBA playoff club.

  • Dominated the Western Conference Finals against the Minnesota Timberwolves, setting a new playoff career-high with 40 points in Game 4. He averaged 31.4 points, 5.2 rebounds, 8.2 assists, and 1.8 steals, earning unanimous Western Conference Finals MVP honors. His 10th 30-point, 5-assist game of the playoffs tied him with Michael Jordan and LeBron James.

  • In the NBA Finals against the Indiana Pacers:

    • Scored 38 points in his Finals debut – the 3rd-most ever.

    • His 72 points in the first two Finals games set a new record.

    • Delivered 31 points, 10 assists, and 4 blocks in a pivotal Game 5 win.

    • Set a new NBA record with his 12th playoff game of 30+ points and 5+ assists, surpassing Jordan and James.

    • Joined Michael Jordan (1992), Hakeem Olajuwon (1995), and Kobe Bryant (2009) with 15+ thirty-point games in a single postseason.

  • Lifted the Larry O’Brien Trophy as NBA Champion and was crowned NBA Finals MVP, completing the unprecedented MVP triple crown.

Canadian Icon and Global Ambassador: SGA’s impact extends far beyond the NBA. He led Team Canada to a historic bronze medal at the 2023 FIBA World Cup – their first World Cup medal and first major global medal since 1936 – securing qualification for the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris and earning All-Tournament Team honors. For this and his NBA feats, he received Canada’s highest athletic accolades: the Northern Star Award and the Lionel Conacher Award as Canadian Athlete of the Year, joining Steve Nash as the only basketball players so honored. He captained Canada at the Paris Olympics, averaging 21 points, 4.3 rebounds, and 4 assists and earning All-Second Team honors, despite a surprising quarterfinal exit to France.

The SGA Signature: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s game is a mesmerizing blend of old-school craft and modern efficiency. His signature mid-range pull-up is virtually unguardable, complemented by an elite ability to draw fouls and finish creatively at the rim. He combines elite footwork, deceptive pace, and shrewd playmaking with tenacious perimeter defense and clutch gene. Off the court, his quiet confidence and dedication resonate. From the courts of Hamilton to the pinnacle of the NBA, SGA’s journey embodies relentless improvement, historic achievement, and the rise of Canadian basketball royalty. He is not just the face of the Oklahoma City Thunder; he is a generational guard defining excellence in the modern NBA.

Career statistics

Legend
  GP Games played   GS Games started  MPG Minutes per game
 FG% Field goal percentage  3P% 3-point field goal percentage  FT% Free throw percentage
 RPG Rebounds per game  APG Assists per game  SPG Steals per game
 BPG Blocks per game  PPG Points per game  Bold Career high
 † Won an NBA championship  * Led the league

NBA

Regular season

 
Year Team GP GS MPG FG% 3P% FT% RPG APG SPG BPG PPG
2018–19 L.A. Clippers 82* 73 26.5 .476 .367 .800 2.8 3.3 1.2 .5 10.8
2019–20 Oklahoma City 70 70 34.7 .471 .347 .807 5.9 3.3 1.1 .7 19.0
2020–21 Oklahoma City 35 35 33.7 .500 .418 .874 4.7 5.9 .8 .7 23.7
2021–22 Oklahoma City 56 56 34.7 .453 .300 .810 5.0 5.9 1.3 .8 24.5
2022–23 Oklahoma City 68 68 35.5 .510 .345 .905 4.8 5.5 1.6 1.0 31.4
2023–24 Oklahoma City 75 75 34.0 .535 .353 .874 5.5 6.2 2.0 .9 30.1
2024–25† Oklahoma City 76 76 34.2 .519 .375 .898 5.0 6.4 1.7 1.0 32.7*
Career 462 453 33.1 .501 .355 .862 4.8 5.1 1.4 .8 24.4
All-Star 3 2 16.9 .733 .688 .500 3.0 4.7 .3 .3 18.7

Playoffs

 
Year Team GP GS MPG FG% 3P% FT% RPG APG SPG BPG PPG
2019 L.A. Clippers 6 6 28.8 .467 .500 .850 2.7 3.2 1.0 .8 13.7
2020 Oklahoma City 7 7 39.9 .433 .400 .957 5.3 4.1 1.0 .4 16.3
2024 Oklahoma City 10 10 39.9 .496 .432 .790 7.2 6.4 1.3 1.7 30.2
2025† Oklahoma City 23 23 37.0 .462 .283 .876 5.3 6.5 1.7 .9 29.9
Career 46 46 37.0 .468 .350 .859 5.4 5.7 1.4 1.0 25.8

College

 
Year Team GP GS MPG FG% 3P% FT% RPG APG SPG BPG PPG
2017–18 Kentucky 37 24 33.7 .485 .404 .817 4.1 5.1 1.6 .5 14.4

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