Who are Shai Gilgeous-Alexander parents?

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Shai Gilgeous Alexander Parents
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander during a Oklahoma City Thunder vs. Detroit Pistons match (Source: Getty Images)

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is a Canadian professional basketball player who plays for the Oklahoma City Thunder in the NBA as of March 2025. As a senior in high school, Gilgeous-Alexander averaged 18.4 points, 4.4 rebounds, and 4.0 assists per game. Gilgeous-Alexander played college basketball for the Kentucky Wildcats. After six games coming off the bench, he became the regular starting point guard for the team and led them to the NCAA tournament. After just one season in college, he declared for the 2018 NBA draft.

Gilgeous-Alexander was selected by the Charlotte Hornets as the 11th overall pick in the first round of the 2018 NBA Draft before being traded to the Los Angeles Clippers on the same night. He had a great rookie season with the Clippers, averaging 10.8 points per game over 82 games. After the 2018-19 season, the Clippers traded Gilgeous-Alexander to the OKC Thunder in exchange for Paul George. As of March 25, 2025, he has played a total of 454 games, scoring 11,042 points, grabbing 2,174 rebounds, and making 2,305 assists in the NBA regular season.

Who are Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s parents?

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander was born to Charmaine Gilgeous and Vaughn Alexander.

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s Mother

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s Parents
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander with mother Charmaine Gilgeous

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s mother is Charmaine Gilgeous; full name, Charmaine Ann Marie Gilgeous. She is a former sprinter who represented Antigua and Barbuda in the 1992 Summer Olympics.

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s Father

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s father is Vaughn Alexander. He attended Georges Vanier Secondary School and went on to win a Toronto city championship with them. Vaughn Alexander coached Shai Gilgeous-Alexander in his early days.

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FAQs on Shai Gilgeous-Alexander

 A. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander plays for the OKC Thunder. 

A. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is 26 years old as of December 2024.

A. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is listed both as a point guard and shooting guard.  

A. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is from Canada.  

A. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander was drafted by the Charlotte Hornets in 2018 but was traded to the LA Clippers the same night.

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