Shai Gilgeous-Alexander: podcast appearances and interviews

Shaivonte Aician Gilgeous-Alexander, born on July 12, 1998, is a Canadian professional basketball player who plays for the Oklahoma City Thunder in the National Basketball Association. Known by his initials SGA, he is considered one of the greatest point guards of all time, recognized for his elite slashing ability, shot efficiency, and free-throw rate. Gilgeous-Alexander has achieved numerous accolades including four NBA All-Star selections, four All-NBA First Team honors, and two NBA Most Valuable Player awards. He played one season of college basketball with the Kentucky Wildcats before being selected 11th overall in the 2018 NBA draft by the Charlotte Hornets. On draft night, he was traded to the Los Angeles Clippers and was subsequently traded to the Oklahoma City Thunder in July 2019 after his rookie season. During the 2022–23 NBA season, Gilgeous-Alexander was named to his first NBA All-Star Game, earned a spot on the All-NBA First Team, and finished fourth in league scoring with an average of 31.4 points per game. In the 2023–24 season, he ranked second in MVP voting and was third in scoring with 30.1 points per game. The following season he won the NBA MVP award by leading the league in scoring with an average of 32.7 points per game, and he also won Finals MVP as the Thunder claimed the 2025 NBA Championship. In the 2025–26 season, he received his second MVP award with an average of 31.1 points per game. Gilgeous-Alexander has also represented Canada internationally, winning a bronze medal at the 2023 FIBA Basketball World Cup and earning spots on the All-Tournament Team. He has received the Northern Star Award as Canada's Athlete of the Year in 2023 and 2025 and was named Sports Illustrated Sportsperson of the Year in 2025.