Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is a Canadian professional basketball player who plays for the Oklahoma City Thunder in the NBA, wearing jersey number 2 as of March 2025. As a senior at Hamilton Heights Christian Academy in Chattanooga, Tennessee, Gilgeous-Alexander averaged 18.4 points, 4.4 rebounds, and four assists per game. He attended the University of Kentucky and played for the Kentucky Wildcats men's basketball team. He led his team to the NCAA tournament. Gilgeous-Alexander declared for the 2018 NBA Draft after his freshman season on April 9, 2018.
Gilgeous-Alexander was drafted 11th overall by the Charlotte Hornets in 2018 but was traded to the LA Clippers on the same night. After a respectable rookie season with the Clippers, he was traded to the OKC Thunder, where he is the starting point guard. During the 2023-24 NBA season for the Thunder, Gilgeous-Alexander averaged 30.1 points, 5.5 rebounds, 6.2 assists, and 2 steals per game in 75 games played as per Basketball Reference.
| Name | Shaivonte Aician Gilgeous-Alexander |
| Net Worth | $50 million as of March 2025 |
| Age | 26 years as of March 2025 |
| Residence | Toronto, Ontario |
| Position | Point/Shooting Guard |
| Marital Status | Married to Hailey Summers |
| Source of Wealth | NBA contracts, Endorsement deals |
| Salary | $35,859,950 (average) |
| Endorsements | Nike, Converse, AT&T, Canada Goose |
| Endorsement Earnings | Approx $18 million (via Sportico) |
How much is Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s net worth in 2025?
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s net worth is estimated at around $50 million as of March 2025 according to Celebrity Net Worth. In 2021, Gilgeous-Alexander signed a five-year $180 million deal with the Thunder. He has established himself as one of the best guards in the NBA and his net worth is expected to rise significantly in the coming years.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander's Salary
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander's average salary is $35,859,950. He signed a five-year contract with the Thunder on August 06, 2021, worth $179,299,750. The guarantee at signing is $179,299,750. In the 2024-25 season, he will earn a base salary of $35,859,950, including a cap hit of $35,859,950 and a dead cap value of $35,859,950 (via Spotrac).
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Endorsements
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has six endorsement deals, including with AT&T, Canada Goose, and Converse as per reports. His endorsement earnings are about $18 million annually as per Sportico. Gilgeous-Alexander signed a multiyear extension with Nike-owned Converse in 2024 worth an estimated $15 million a year on average. He has a signature shoe which he created with Converse, the Shai 001.
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Shai Gilgeous-Alexander's House
In spring 2023, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander purchased a $6.1 million, six-bedroom mansion near Toronto, but the home soon became a source of distress. Just two days after moving in, a menacing visitor came to the house looking for the house's previous occupant, Aiden Pleterski, a bankrupt "crypto king" linked to significant investor losses. This dangerous incident led Gilgeous-Alexander and his wife to leave the property. Later, the court records revealed that the property was frequently visited by angry individuals even after Pleterski moved out. (via the New York Times)
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Cars
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has many cars, including the Mercedes AMG G63, worth around $183,000: a limited-edition Mercedes Maybach S680; a custom black and yellow Lamborghini Urus; Lamborghini Huracan a 5.2-liter V10-powered supercar retails for around $250,000; and a Tesla Cybertruck as per The Sun.
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FAQ on Shai Gilgeous-Alexander
A. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander plays for the Oklahoma City Thunder.
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