Last Updated on January 3, 2025 by Mathew Diekhake
Here is detailed information about Shai Gilgeous-Alexander:
- Full Name: Shaivonte Aician Gilgeous-Alexander
- Nationality: Canadian
- Age: Born on July 12, 1998
- Hometown: Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
- Height: 6 feet 6 inches (1.98 meters)
- Weight: 195 pounds (88 kg)
- Wingspan: 6 feet 11 inches (2.11 meters)
- Shoe Size: Size 13 (US)
- Shoe Brand: Converse All Star BB Trilliant CX, Converse All Star BB Prototype CX, Converse All Star BB Jet
- Number: Wears 2 during his career
- Position: Point Guard / Shooting Guard
- High School:
- St. Thomas More Catholic Secondary School (Hamilton, Ontario)
- Hamilton Heights Christian Academy (Chattanooga, Tennessee, USA)
- College: University of Kentucky (2017–2018)
- NBA Draft:
- 2018 NBA Draft: 1st round, 11th overall pick by the Charlotte Hornets (traded to the Los Angeles Clippers on draft night)
- Teams Played For:
- Los Angeles Clippers (2018–2019)
- Oklahoma City Thunder (2019–present)
- Championship Rings: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has not won any NBA championships.
- Kids: As of now, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander does not have any children.
- Siblings:
- Shai has one younger brother, Thomasi Gilgeous-Alexander, who also plays basketball.
- His cousin, Nickeil Alexander-Walker, is also an NBA player.
- Net Worth: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Contract History
Notes
- Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is officially listed at 6’6″ (198 cm) without shoes. With shoes, his height is typically considered to be around 6’7″ (201 cm).
- Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s playing weight is listed at 180 pounds (82 kg).
- Similar players to Shai Gilgeous-Alexander include Allen Iverson and James Harden.
- Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is a Canadian shooting guard who wore Kobe Bryant basketball shoes during the first two years of his NBA career. Since then, he has signed a shoe deal with Converse and has worn Converse basketball shoes. Converse has signed other NBA athletes (Draymond Green and Kelly Oubre Jr.); however, Gilgeous-Alexander joins a handful of players to have their signature shoes with the brand. Other players with Converse signature basketball shoes include Julius Erving, Magic Johnson, Larry Bird, Larry Johnson, Dennis Rodman, Dwyane Wade, and Elton Brand.
- Converse in collaboration with Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is releasing a new version of their iconic Weapon sneaker called the Shai Weapon. The Shai Weapon will be available at Foot Locker from August 14, 2024.
Fun Facts
- Named to the NBA All-Star Team (2023) and All-NBA First Team (2023).
- One of the league’s rising stars known for his versatility, smooth scoring ability, and leadership.
- Played a key role for the Oklahoma City Thunder as their franchise cornerstone.
- Represented Canada in international basketball, helping the national team qualify for the 2024 Paris Olympics.
- Off the court, Shai is known for his distinctive fashion sense and collaborations with major brands.