Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, the Oklahoma City Thunder point guard has been gradually rising through the ranks in the league. The 25-year-old star who has played for two teams in the league was particularly spectacular in the 2022/23 campaign as he earned an NBA All-Star selection and inspired his team to impressive game runs.
Alexander, in his six-year spell in the NBA, has enjoyed lucrative contracts and endorsements owing to his prowess on the court. While Alexander’s prolific career has apparently earned him a significant fortune, he has also bagged a few endorsement deals.
How much money has Shai Gilgeous-Alexander made in the NBA?
Shai Gilgeous Alexander has earned an estimated career total of $81,018,675 over his combined six years playing for the LA Clippers and the Oklahoma City Thunder. Alexander is one of four NBA players to graduate from the 2017-2018 Kentucky roster after being selected at No. 11 overall in the 2018 NBA draft by the Charlotte Hornets and then traded to the Clippers. He signed a 4-year rookie deal worth nearly $17 million, which allowed him to earn an annual salary of $3,375,360.
Alexander after being named to the All-Rookie second team after incredible achievements at the Clippers, was traded to the Thunder. Alexander’s first season with the Thunder was impressive which inspired the franchise to extend his contract worth $179 million on August 3, 2021, which would skyrocket to the five-year $207 million rookie maximum extension. Alexander, who is still a young talent, is highly expected to earn a combined $114,999,150 with the Thunder over the next 3 seasons.
What is Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s NBA contract?
Shai Gilgeous Alexander has a guaranteed 5-year contract in the NBA with the Oklahoma City Thunder worth $179,299,750 with an annual salary of $35,859,950, which was signed using the designated rookie extension deal. In the current 2023-2024 season, Alexander will earn a base salary of $33,386,850, which corresponds with both his cap hit and dead cap value.
Alexander’s contract with the Oklahoma City Thunder which includes a 15% trade kicker, extends until 2027, after which the point guard will become an unrestricted free agent. He is among the top earners in the league at only 25 years of age and he’s expected to finish his career as one of the highest-paid players in the NBA if he continues to perform at the highest level.
What is Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s net worth in 2023?
Shai Gilgeous Alexander’s estimated net worth in 2023 is valued at around $5 million according to renowned sources including such as Sportskeeda. The point guard who secured a whopping $179 million 5-year deal with the franchise saw his fortune amassed. Alexander’s participation in the 2023 FIBA World Cup also added significant figures to his fortune, as his team Canada managed to clinch the bronze medal.
Alexander who has earned the spotlight of one of the best international basketball stars currently, as expected has endorsement deals with top brands. He currently has a deal with Converse and Foot Locker and was reported to have signed a deal with Nike.
With all the deals he’s signed and the expectation that more deals would surely come knocking if he keeps delivering good performances on the court, his net worth will rise to a significant huge figure in years to come.
