Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Inks Record-Setting $285 Million USD Extension Contract

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Summary

  • Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has signed a four-year, $285 million ISD supermax extension with the Oklahoma City Thunder
  • The contract secures him with OKC through the 2030-31 season and marks the highest single-season average salary in NBA history
  • He led the Thunder to their first NBA championship

The Oklahoma City Thunder have secured their championship potential by signing a historic four-year, $285 million supermax contract extension with star player Shai Gilgeous-Alexander. This deal keeps the current NBA MVP and Finals MVP with the Thunder until the 2030-31 season. Notably, this agreement sets a new record for highest single-season average salary in NBA history, reflecting his extraordinary worth to both the team and the league.

The groundbreaking agreement follows an extraordinary 2024-25 season for Gilgeous-Alexander, during which he guided the Thunder to their first NBA title since moving to Oklahoma City. Moreover, he claimed a clean sweep of prestigious individual accolades, bagging both the regular-season and Finals MVP awards, as well as the scoring crown – a rare accomplishment only matched by Michael Jordan, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, and Shaquille O’Neal in the same season. Starting from the 2027-28 season, his new contract will make him one of the world’s highest-earning athletes, raking in over $71 million USD per year.

Locking in Gilgeous-Alexander for the long haul is a crucial step for the Thunder, as it keeps their top player anchored as the cornerstone of a team brimming with young talent. This contract extension, along with key players already signed and a stockpile of draft picks, places Oklahoma City in a strong position to challenge rival teams over the coming years. The agreement underscores the powerful bond and faith between Gilgeous-Alexander and the franchise that has fostered his NBA stardom.

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2025-07-03 06:56