Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, born on July 12, 1998), native of Hamilton, Ontario, Canada (Hamilton, Ontario, Canada), a Canadian professional basketball player who serves as a point guard.
Position: G (No. 2)
Height: 1.96 meters / 6 feet 5
Weight: 82 kg/180 lbs
Birthday: 1998-07-12
Team: Oklahoma City Thunder
School: University of Kentucky
Draft: the 11th pick in the first round of 2018
Nationality: Canada
Salary this season: $5.5 million
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is a graduate of the University of Kentucky. He was selected by the Charlotte Hornets with the 11th overall pick in the first round of the 2018 NBA Draft and was immediately traded to the Los Angeles Clippers. Alexander only studied in college for one year. In his college career, he averaged 14 points, 4 rebounds and 5 assists per game. He led the team to the top 16 of the NCAA. At the last moment of the game, SGA performed a three-pointer at the buzzer. Unfortunately, he failed to make a shot and stopped in the round of 16. Then went to the NBA to participate in the draft.
Alexander is called “SGA” because his name is too long. He is a very typical late bloomer. He only showed his explosive talent in the second season after entering the league. He has a big heart and excellent pitching skills. Excellent ability to complete many difficult pitches.