Shai Gilgeous-Alexander
NBA 2K25 Rating
Nationality: Canada 
Team: Oklahoma City Thunder
Jersey: #2
Archetype: All-Around Star
Height: 6'6" (198cm)
Weight: 195lbs (88kg)
Wingspan: 7'0" (213cm)
Season Salary: $35,859,950
Year(s) in the NBA: 7
Birthdate: July 12, 1998
Hometown: Toronto, Canada
Prior to NBA: Kentucky
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About Shai Gilgeous-Alexander
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is a 26-year old Canadian professional basketball player who plays at the Point Guard or Shooting Guard position for the Oklahoma City Thunder in the NBA. He is 6 feet 6 inches (198cm) tall, weighs 195 pounds (88kg), and has a wingspan of 7 feet (213cm).
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 selected as the 11th overall pick by the Charlotte Hornets in the 2018 NBA Draft.
For the 2024-25 NBA season, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander's salary is $35,859,950.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander on NBA 2K25
On NBA 2K25, the Current Version of Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has an Overall 2K Rating of 98 with an All-Around Star Build. He has a total of 25 Badges and 14 are Gold Level. The best aspect of Gilgeous-Alexander's game on 2K is his Outside Scoring. With an outstanding 97 Mid-Range Shot Rating, he scores efficiently when shooting the ball from the perimeter. More importantly, his 82 Three-Point Shot Rating makes him a serious threat when shooting from behind the arc.
The above line graph shows his NBA 2K25 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 selected to play for Western Conference All-Stars and Canada FIBA Team.
Bail Out
PlaymakingPassing out of a jump shot or layup yields fewer errant passes than normal. Additionally, it helps with passing out of double teams.
Break Starter
PlaymakingAfter grabbing a defensive rebound, deep outlet passes made up the court are more accurate. Passes must be made quickly after the defensive rebound.
Deadeye
Outside ScoringJump shots taken with a defender closing out receive less of a penalty from a shot contest.
Float Game
Inside ScoringImproves a player's ability to make floaters.
Glove
DefenseIncreases the ability to successfully steal from ball-handlers, or strip layup attempts.
Interceptor
DefenseThe frequency of successfully tipped or intercepted passes greatly increases.
Layup Mixmaster
Inside ScoringImproves a player's ability to finish fancy or acrobatic layups successfully.
Physical Finisher
Inside ScoringImproves a player's ability to battle through contact and convert contact layups.
Pick Dodger
DefenseImproves a player's ability to navigate through and around screens while on defense.
Set Shot Specialist
Outside ScoringBoosts chances of knocking down stand-still jump shots.
Shifty Shooter
Outside ScoringImproves a player's ability to successfully make off-the-dribble, high-difficulty jump shots.
Strong Handle
PlaymakingReduces the likelihood of being bothered by defenders when dribbling.
Unpluckable
PlaymakingDefenders have a tougher time poking the ball free with their steal attempts.
Versatile Visionary
PlaymakingImproves a player's ability to thread and fit tight passes, including alley-oops, quickly and on time.
Ankle Assassin
PlaymakingIncreases the ability to break down the defender or cross them up.
Challenger
DefenseImproves the effectiveness of well-timed contests against perimeter shooters.
Dimer
PlaymakingWhen in the half-court, passes by Dimers to open shooters yield a shot percentage boost.
Handles For Days
PlaymakingA player takes less of an energy hit when performing consecutive dribble moves. allowing them to chain together combos quicker and for longer periods.
Lightning Launch
PlaymakingSpeeds up launches when attacking from the perimeter.
Mini Marksman
Outside ScoringElevates the likelihood of making shots over taller defenders.
Off-Ball Pest
DefenseMakes players more difficult to get past when playing off-ball, as they can grab and hold their matchup.
On-Ball Menace
DefenseHounds and bodies up while defending on the perimeter.
Pogo Stick
All AroundAllows players to quickly recover and go back up for another jump upon landing. This could be after a rebound, block attempt, or even jump shot.
Slippery Off-Ball
General OffenseWhen attempting to get open off screens, the player more effectively navigates through traffic.
Immovable Enforcer
DefenseImproves a defensive player's strength when defending ball handlers and finishers who are coming straight at them.
Deadeye
Outside ScoringJump shots taken with a defender closing out receive less of a penalty from a shot contest.
Set Shot Specialist
Outside ScoringBoosts chances of knocking down stand-still jump shots.
Shifty Shooter
Outside ScoringImproves a player's ability to successfully make off-the-dribble, high-difficulty jump shots.
Mini Marksman
Outside ScoringElevates the likelihood of making shots over taller defenders.
Float Game
Inside ScoringImproves a player's ability to make floaters.
Layup Mixmaster
Inside ScoringImproves a player's ability to finish fancy or acrobatic layups successfully.
Physical Finisher
Inside ScoringImproves a player's ability to battle through contact and convert contact layups.
Bail Out
PlaymakingPassing out of a jump shot or layup yields fewer errant passes than normal. Additionally, it helps with passing out of double teams.
Break Starter
PlaymakingAfter grabbing a defensive rebound, deep outlet passes made up the court are more accurate. Passes must be made quickly after the defensive rebound.
Strong Handle
PlaymakingReduces the likelihood of being bothered by defenders when dribbling.
Unpluckable
PlaymakingDefenders have a tougher time poking the ball free with their steal attempts.
Versatile Visionary
PlaymakingImproves a player's ability to thread and fit tight passes, including alley-oops, quickly and on time.
Ankle Assassin
PlaymakingIncreases the ability to break down the defender or cross them up.
Dimer
PlaymakingWhen in the half-court, passes by Dimers to open shooters yield a shot percentage boost.
Handles For Days
PlaymakingA player takes less of an energy hit when performing consecutive dribble moves. allowing them to chain together combos quicker and for longer periods.
Lightning Launch
PlaymakingSpeeds up launches when attacking from the perimeter.
Glove
DefenseIncreases the ability to successfully steal from ball-handlers, or strip layup attempts.
Interceptor
DefenseThe frequency of successfully tipped or intercepted passes greatly increases.
Pick Dodger
DefenseImproves a player's ability to navigate through and around screens while on defense.
Challenger
DefenseImproves the effectiveness of well-timed contests against perimeter shooters.
Off-Ball Pest
DefenseMakes players more difficult to get past when playing off-ball, as they can grab and hold their matchup.
On-Ball Menace
DefenseHounds and bodies up while defending on the perimeter.
Immovable Enforcer
DefenseImproves a defensive player's strength when defending ball handlers and finishers who are coming straight at them.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has no Rebounding Badges.
Slippery Off-Ball
General OffenseWhen attempting to get open off screens, the player more effectively navigates through traffic.
Pogo Stick
All AroundAllows players to quickly recover and go back up for another jump upon landing. This could be after a rebound, block attempt, or even jump shot.
The ratings of Shai Gilgeous-Alexander over the years, including NBA 2K19, NBA 2K20, NBA 2K21, NBA 2K22, NBA 2K23 and NBA 2K24, leading up to NBA 2K25, are shown below.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander's NBA 2K Ratings Over the Years
| Game | Rating | Team |
|---|---|---|
| NBA 2K25 | 98 | Oklahoma City Thunder |
| NBA 2K24 | 93 | Oklahoma City Thunder |
| NBA 2K23 | 87 | Oklahoma City Thunder |
| NBA 2K22 | 86 | Oklahoma City Thunder |
| NBA 2K21 | 84 | Oklahoma City Thunder |
| NBA 2K20 | 79 | Oklahoma City Thunder |
| NBA 2K19 | 73 | Los Angeles Clippers |
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Other Version of Shai Gilgeous-Alexander in NBA 2K25
| Player | OVR | 3PT | DNK |
|---|---|---|---|
| 93 | 78 | 75 |
