Shai Gilgeous-Alexander
NBA 2K23 Rating
Nationality: Canada 
Team: Oklahoma City Thunder
Archetype: 2-Way Playshot
Height: 6'6" (198cm) | Weight: 195lbs (88kg)
Jersey: #2
Year(s) in the NBA: 5
Date of Birth: July 12, 1998
Hometown: Toronto, Canada
Prior to NBA: Kentucky
Ranks #10 out of 904 Current NBA Players
Ranks #176 out of all NBA Players on 2K
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Shai Gilgeous-Alexander's NBA 2K23 Rating Season Movement
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander
About Shai Gilgeous-Alexander
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is a 24-year old Canadian professional basketball player who plays at the Point Guard or Shooting Guard position for the Oklahoma City Thunder in the NBA.
SGA played college basketball for one season at the University of Kentucky. He joined the Kentucky Wildcats for the 2017-2018 season before declaring for the NBA Draft. He was the 11th overall pick in the 2018 NBA Draft selected by the Charlotte Hornets. His salary on his current contract with the Thunder for the 2022-23 NBA Season is $30,913,750.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander on NBA 2K23
On NBA 2K23, the Current Version of Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has an Overall 2K Rating of 94 with a 2-Way Playshot Build. He has a total of 28 Badges in which 1 of them are Hall of Fame Level and 12 are Gold Level. The best aspect of Gilgeous-Alexander's game on 2K is his Outside Scoring. With an outstanding 96 Mid-Range Shot Rating, he scores efficiently when shooting the ball from the perimeter. More importantly, his 80 Three-Point Shot Rating makes him a serious threat when shooting from behind the arc.
The above line graph shows his NBA 2K23 Rating Season Movement while below are his Attributes, Badges, Hot Zones and 2K Rating Over the Years.
This current version of Shai Gilgeous-Alexander was also chosen to play for Team Antetokounmpo in the 2023 NBA All-Star Game.
Clutch Shooter
Shooting BadgeIncreases the ability to knock down shots in clutch moments
Acrobat
Finishing BadgeBoosts the ability to hit high degree of difficulty layups
Break Starter
Playmaking BadgeImproves a player's ability to make effective outlet passes after grabbing a rebound
Comeback Kid
Shooting BadgeImproved ability to shoot perimeter jumpers when trailing in a game
Fearless Finisher
Finishing BadgeImproves the ability to convert contact layups
Floor General
Playmaking BadgeTeammates receive an offensive attribute bonus when player is in the game
Giant Slayer
Finishing BadgeHeightens the effectiveness of layups over taller defenders
Middy Magician
Shooting BadgeImproved ability to knock down mid-range jumpers off the bounce or out of the post
Pro Touch
Finishing BadgeGives an additional boost for having good layup timing
Slithery
Finishing BadgeMakes it easier to gather through traffic, avoiding collisions and strips
Special Delivery
Playmaking BadgeGives boost to passer and receiver’s takeover meter following a flashy pass if the shot goes in
Unpluckable
Playmaking BadgeReduces the chances of getting stripped by the defender
Volume Shooter
Shooting BadgeBoosts shot percentages as shot attempts accrue throughout the game
Amped
Shooting BadgeReduces the shooting attribute penalties when fatigued and when moving excessively prior to shooting
Bail Out
Playmaking BadgeIncreases the chances of successfully completing a pass from mid-air
Clamp Breaker
Playmaking BadgeHelps ball handlers win more 1-on-1 body bump confrontations
Fast Twitch
Finishing BadgeSpeeds up standing layups or dunks around the rim
Handles For Days
Playmaking BadgeReduces the amount of energy lost when performing dribble moves
Hyperdrive
Playmaking BadgeIncreases the dribbling skills while on the move
Killer Combos
Playmaking BadgeImproves a dribbler’s effectiveness with size-up dribble moves
Needle Threader
Playmaking BadgeIncreases the likelihood that tough passes can get by the defense
Pogo Stick
DEF/REB BadgeImproves the ability to attempt multiple blocks in succession
Quick First Step
Playmaking BadgeProvides more explosive first steps out of tripple threat and size-ups
Slippery Off Ball
Shooting BadgeStrengthens the player's ability to get the open off the ball
Space Creator
Shooting BadgeAbility to hit stepback jumpers and hop shots, and also will cause defenders to stumble more often
Ankle Breaker
Playmaking BadgeImproves the likelihood of freezing or dropping a defender during dribble moves
Dimer
Playmaking BadgeBoosts the shot percentage for open teammates on jump shots after catching a pass
Green Machine
Shooting BadgeIncreases the bonus given for consecutive excellent releases
Clutch Shooter
Increases the ability to knock down shots in clutch moments
Comeback Kid
Improved ability to shoot perimeter jumpers when trailing in a game
Middy Magician
Improved ability to knock down mid-range jumpers off the bounce or out of the post
Volume Shooter
Boosts shot percentages as shot attempts accrue throughout the game
Amped
Reduces the shooting attribute penalties when fatigued and when moving excessively prior to shooting
Slippery Off Ball
Strengthens the player's ability to get the open off the ball
Space Creator
Ability to hit stepback jumpers and hop shots, and also will cause defenders to stumble more often
Green Machine
Increases the bonus given for consecutive excellent releases
Acrobat
Boosts the ability to hit high degree of difficulty layups
Fearless Finisher
Improves the ability to convert contact layups
Giant Slayer
Heightens the effectiveness of layups over taller defenders
Pro Touch
Gives an additional boost for having good layup timing
Slithery
Makes it easier to gather through traffic, avoiding collisions and strips
Fast Twitch
Speeds up standing layups or dunks around the rim
Break Starter
Improves a player's ability to make effective outlet passes after grabbing a rebound
Floor General
Teammates receive an offensive attribute bonus when player is in the game
Special Delivery
Gives boost to passer and receiver’s takeover meter following a flashy pass if the shot goes in
Unpluckable
Reduces the chances of getting stripped by the defender
Bail Out
Increases the chances of successfully completing a pass from mid-air
Clamp Breaker
Helps ball handlers win more 1-on-1 body bump confrontations
Handles For Days
Reduces the amount of energy lost when performing dribble moves
Hyperdrive
Increases the dribbling skills while on the move
Killer Combos
Improves a dribbler’s effectiveness with size-up dribble moves
Needle Threader
Increases the likelihood that tough passes can get by the defense
Quick First Step
Provides more explosive first steps out of tripple threat and size-ups
Ankle Breaker
Improves the likelihood of freezing or dropping a defender during dribble moves
Dimer
Boosts the shot percentage for open teammates on jump shots after catching a pass
Pogo Stick
Improves the ability to attempt multiple blocks in succession