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5 thoughts from Mavericks-Thunder: Flagg flirts with triple-double, outscores SGA in rout • Oct. 29, 2026, 12:25 AM ET (Dallas Morning News)
Gilgeous-Alexander, Thunder roll past Spurs 116-104 in first matchup since conference finals defeat • Oct. 21, 2026, 12:36 AM ET (AP)
OKC's Shai Gilgeous-Alexander could join rare club of back-to-back-to-back NBA MVPs this season • Oct. 18, 2026, 3:13 PM ET (AP)

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Also Known As SGA • Shaivonte Aician Gilgeous-Alexander
Born July 12, 1998 (age 28) • Toronto • Canada

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Shai Gilgeous-Alexander of the Oklahoma City Thunder dribbles a basketball on court during a game, wearing a blue Thunder jersey with number 2.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander of the Oklahoma City Thunder, wearing jersey number 2, extends for a layup at the rim during an NBA game against the Minnesota Timberwolves.
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