Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is the face of the Oklahoma City Thunder, which is facing the Indiana Pacers in the 2025 NBA Finals. The 26-year-old guard won the Most Valuable Player award this season, and he has lived up to that title in the playoffs.

Gilgeous-Alexander is averaging 29.8 points and 5.7 rebounds this postseason. Opposing teams have had no answer for the Canadian-born superstar, who helped the Thunder storm through the Western Conference.

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Here’s what you need to know about Gilgeous-Alexander:

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Where did Shai Gilgeous-Alexander play college basketball?

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander spent one season at Kentucky, averaging 14.4 points and 5.1 assists per game for the Wildcats.

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Where was Shai Gilgeous-Alexander selected in NBA Draft?

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander went 11th overall to the Charlotte Hornets in the 2018 NBA Draft. He was traded on draft night to the Los Angeles Clippers.

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What is Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s contract with OKC Thunder?

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is in Year 3 of a five-year, $179.3-million contract with the Thunder, according to Spotrac.

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Shai Gilgeous-Alexander stats for 2024-25 season

Field-goal shooting: 51.9%

Free-throw shooting: 89.8%

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