Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Scores $285 Million Deal, Becoming the League's Highest-Paid Star

In a remarkable feat during the 2024–25 season, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, guard for the Oklahoma City Thunder, spearheaded his team's triumph in the NBA championship while earning both the league MVP and NBA Finals MVP accolades. This accomplishment places him among a select group of players in NBA history. Having been recognized on All-NBA teams in two of the past three seasons, SGA became eligible for a lucrative supermax contract extension last year. Upon meeting his service time requirement, he qualified this summer for a significant four or five-year extension with Oklahoma City. As reported by Shams Charania, Gilgeous-Alexander opted for the four-year contract worth over $285 million, marking him as the highest annual earner in NBA history. Starting with the 2027–2028 season, his deal will increase from around $63.5 million in its first year to over $78.7 million by 2030–31. Combining this with his existing contract brings his total earnings to an astounding $364 million over the next six years, projecting his overall career earnings to exceed $400 million.