Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Officially Has the Highest Annual Salary in NBA History

Shai-Gilgeous Alexander now has the richest annual salary for a player in NBA HISTORY 🤯

SGA’s contract has an average annual value of $71.25M 💰 (via @ShamsCharania) pic.twitter.com/OF1SP7OCTW

— SportsCenter (@SportsCenter) July 1, 2025

But are we really shocked? The guy just carried OKC to their first NBA championship, won Finals MVP, regular season MVP, and led the league in scoring. That’s Michael Jordan and Kareem-level stuff. Not bad company.

The Numbers That Made It Happen

If you haven’t looked at SGA stats lately, here’s a quick refresher: 32.7 points, 5 boards, 6.4 assists per game. That’s before the playoffs, where he basically took the Pacers apart in seven games to win it all. His 3,172 total points (regular season plus playoffs) are the most since Jordan in ‘93. Just absurd.

SGA scored 3,172 points this season + playoffs.

That’s the most by a player since Michael Jordan. pic.twitter.com/46BKpxrGjd

— StatMuse (@StatMuse) June 23, 2025

This extension keeps him in OKC through 2031, meaning Thunder fans can sleep easy knowing their rebuild era is officially dead and buried. They’ve got their guy, and with co-star Jalen Williams coming up alongside him, NBA predictions are simple: Oklahoma City isn’t going anywhere except back to the Finals.

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander breakdown

Including his current and new extension, $364M in salary over the next 6 years. pic.twitter.com/OCwBu2aOYK

— Bobby Marks (@BobbyMarks42) July 1, 2025

When asked about the deal, SGA just said, “I just want to keep winning.” Honestly, what else do you expect from a guy who just swept the league? He just wants another ring. That’s the mindset!

SGA averaged 32.7 PPG during the regular season, the most in a title-winning season in NBA history 😤

He passes Michael Jordan, who averaged 32.6 PPG in 1992-93. pic.twitter.com/mYwON2wxKK

— ESPN (@espn) June 23, 2025

What About Me?

If you’re an LA Lakers fan reading this, relax. Your team’s still busy trying to trade for everyone with a pulse (love them though, sigh). Meanwhile, SGA’s just over here being the face of a team that actually knows how to build something. Something to remember when you’re making your NBA picks.

So yeah. MVP, Finals MVP, scoring champ, and now $71 million a year. Not a bad week for SGA.