| Human Profile | |
| Name: | Shaivonte Aician Gilgeous-Alexander |
| Birthday: | July 12, 1998 (age 27 years), Born in Toronto, Canada |
| Height: | 6'6" (198 cm) |
| Education: | St. Thomas More Catholic Secondary School (Diploma) Sir Allan MacNab Secondary School (Diploma) Hamilton Heights Christian Academy (Diploma) University of Kentucky (Dropped Out), Undeclared |
| Subscribers: | 1.27M |
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| YouTube Revenue: | $361.2K - $1.8M |
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| Channel Created: | January 2022 |
Overview
Shaivonte Aician Gilgeous-Alexander is a Canadian professional basketball player for the Oklahoma City Thunder of the NBA, a multiple-time NBA All-Star and All-NBA First Team selection known for his dynamic scoring, distinctive fashion sense, and for leading the Canadian national team to a FIBA Basketball World Cup bronze medal and an Olympic berth; his mother was an Olympic sprinter.
Latest News (Dec 31, 2025): NBA star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (SGA) recently scored 39 points, leading the Oklahoma City Thunder to a 140-129 victory over the short-handed Atlanta Hawks on December 29, 2025. Gilgeous-Alexander made 15 of 24 field goals and all seven of his free throws, marking his 104th consecutive game with at least 20 points.
Early Life and Background
Shaivonte Aician Gilgeous-Alexander was born on July 12, 1998, in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, and spent his formative years in Hamilton. His athletic roots run deep, with both parents having a background in sports. His mother, Charmaine Gilgeous, was a sprinter who represented Antigua and Barbuda in the 400-meter dash at the 1992 Summer Olympics. His father, Vaughn Alexander, played high school basketball and was instrumental in coaching his son during his youth. After his parents separated when he was ten, Gilgeous-Alexander and his younger brother moved with their mother to Hamilton, Ontario.
His early high school basketball journey began in Hamilton, initially at St. Thomas More Catholic Secondary School and later at Sir Allan MacNab Secondary School. To further his basketball development against stronger competition, he moved to the United States in 2015. There, he attended Hamilton Heights Christian Academy in Chattanooga, Tennessee, for his junior and senior years, graduating in 2017.
Collegiate Career at Kentucky
A highly sought-after recruit, Gilgeous-Alexander committed to play college basketball for the University of Kentucky. During his freshman year in the 2017–18 season, he initially came off the bench but eventually became a key starter for the Wildcats. He averaged 14.4 points, 5.1 assists, and 4.1 rebounds per game. His performance in the SEC Tournament was particularly noteworthy, where he led Kentucky to a championship and was named the tournament’s MVP after scoring 29 points in the final against Tennessee. Following a run to the Sweet 16 in the NCAA Tournament, he declared for the 2018 NBA draft.
Professional Basketball Career
In the 2018 NBA draft, Shaivonte Aician Gilgeous-Alexander was selected as the 11th overall pick by the Charlotte Hornets but was traded to the Los Angeles Clippers on the same night. In his inaugural season with the Clippers, he earned a spot on the NBA All-Rookie Second Team.
In July 2019, he was traded to the Oklahoma City Thunder. With the Thunder, he evolved into a premier player in the league. His scoring average steadily increased over his first few seasons with the team. He had a breakout season in 2022–23, averaging 31.4 points per game. His exceptional play continued, and he has been selected as an NBA All-Star and named to the All-NBA First Team. He also led the league in steals during the 2023-24 season.
National Team Representation
Shaivonte Aician Gilgeous-Alexander represents Canada on the international stage. He was a member of the Canadian team that won a silver medal at the 2016 FIBA Americas U18 Championship. More recently, he played a pivotal role in leading the Canadian senior national team to a bronze medal at the 2023 FIBA Basketball World Cup, a victory that also secured the team’s first Olympic berth since 2000. For his contributions, he was named to the FIBA Basketball World Cup All-Tournament Team.
Personal Life
Off the court, Shaivonte Aician Gilgeous-Alexander is known for his keen sense of fashion. His cousin, Nickeil Alexander-Walker, is also a professional basketball player in the NBA. In 2024, he married Hailey Summers, a former soccer player whom he met during his time in college. The couple has a son.