Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is a Canadian professional basketball player who is also known by his initials “SGA” and was selected in the 1st round of the 2018 NBA Draft by the Charlotte Hornets.

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Biography
Full Name | Shai Aician Gilgeous-Alexander |
Nickname | Shai Gilgeous-Alexander |
Profession | Professional basketball player |
Date of Birth | 12 July 1988 |
Age | 27 years old (as of 2025) |
Birth Place | Toronto, Ontario, Canada |
Nationality | Canadian |
Hometown | Toronto Ontario, Canada |
Gender | Male |
Zodiac Sign | Cancer |
Ethnicity | African-Canadian |
Religion | Christian |
Social Media | Instagram X (Twitter) |
Education Qualification
School | St. Thomas More Catholic Secondary School Sir Allan MacNab Secondary School Hamilton Heights Christian Academy (Tennessee, USA) |
College | University of Kentucky |
Education Qualification | Graduated |
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Age
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander was born on 12 July 1998 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. He is 27 years old as of 2025, and his zodiac sign is Cancer.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Wife
Marital Status | Married |
Affairs/Girlfriend | Hailey Summers |
Spouse/Wife | Hailey Summers (m. 2024) |
Children | N/A |
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Family
Father’s Name | Vaughn Alexander (former basketball player) |
Mother’s Name | Charmaine Gilgeous (former track athlete) |
Brother’s Name | Not known |
Sister’s Name | Not known |
Career
Debut | College – Kentucky (2017-18) |
NBA Draft | 2018, 1st round, 11th pick |
Drafted by | Charlotte Hornets |
Award | 3-times – NBA All-Star 3-times – All-NBA First Team 2024-25 – NBA Most Valuable Player of the Year Bronze – 2023 FIBA World Cup Philippines-Japan-Indonesia Silver – 2016 FIBA Americas U-18 Championship Chile |
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Height And Weight
Height (approx) | In centimeters – 198 cm In meters – 1.98 m In feet & inches – 6’6” |
Weight (approx) | In kilograms – 88 kg In pounds – 195 lbs |
Eye Colour | Black |
Hair Colour | Black |
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Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Net Worth
Net Worth (approx) | $90 million (as of 2025) |
Annual Income (approx) | Update soon |
Salary (approx) | $38.3 million (for 2025 season) |
Contract (2027-30, 4-years) | $273,302,400 (with Oklahoma City Thunder) |
Income sources | Salary, Contract, endorsement, etc. |

Some Lesser Facts About Shai Gilgeous-Alexander
- Shai Gilgeous-Alexander was born in Toronto, Ontario, and grew up in nearby Hamilton.
- His mother is a former professional track athlete who competed in the women’s 400-meter.
- His father is a former basketball player who played for Georges Vanier Secondary School in the early 1990s.
- He attended St. Thomas More Catholic Secondary School before transferring to Sir Allan MacNab Secondary School.
- His father coached him during his youth, and for his junior and senior years, he attended Heights Christian Academy in the USA.
- In early 2016, Shai participated in the Basketball Without Borders Camp.
- At the 2017 Nike Hoop Summit, he represented the World Select Team and scored eleven points in 21 minutes of action.
- He was named the most Valuable player of the Kentucky Derby Classic.
- He was selected by the Charlotte Hornets in the 2018 NBA Draft and was traded to the Los Angeles Clippers on the same day.
- At the 2018 NBA Summer League, he averaged 19 points, 4.8 rebounds, 4 assists, and 2.3 steals per game.
- His cousin is basketball player Nickeil Alexander Walker.
- Shai was coached by John Calipari at the University of Kentucky.
- He won a silver medal representing Canada at the FIBA Americas U-18 Championship.
- He was named NBA Finals MVP after leading the Thunder over the Pacers in 2025.
FAQ:
How old is Shai Gilgeous-Alexander?
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is 27 years old, as of 2025.
Who is Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s wife?
In 2024, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander married Hailey Summers, a basketball player.
What is Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s net worth?
As of 2025, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s estimated net worth is $90 million.
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