Shai Gilgeous-Alexander
Canadian basketball player and All-Star
Born
July 12th, 1998
26 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
Canada
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A professional basketball player, Gilbert played for the Oklahoma City Thunder in the NBA. Originally from Canada, he developed his skills through high school and collegiate basketball, leading to a successful NBA career. Achievements include selection as an NBA All-Star and recognition for exceptional performance in scoring and assists during the 2021-2022 season.
Selected as an NBA All-Star in 2022
Led the Oklahoma City Thunder in scoring
Achieved career-high 31.4 points per game in the 2021-2022 season
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