Shai Gilgeous-Alexander just signed one of the biggest deals in NBA history—and it’s making headlines across sports.
The Oklahoma City Thunder have locked in their superstar with a four-year, $285 million supermax contract extension, averaging $71.25 million per year through the 2030-31 season. That annual salary now _surpasses the entire 2025 Miami Marlins payroll_ of $67.4 million, underscoring the NBA’s skyrocketing player salaries. According to a 2023 Sports Business Journal report, NBA salaries rose 12% year-over-year, while MLB’s increased by only 2%.
SGA’s massive payday comes after a monster 2023-24 season where he averaged 31.4 points per game, becoming only the third player in Thunder history to average 30+ PPG. His leadership helped OKC return to the playoffs and reassert themselves as a serious threat in the Western Conference.
This extension not only secures the future of one of the league’s most electric guards, but also symbolizes a cultural moment—signed on Canada Day 2025. Gilgeous-Alexander, a Canadian native, continues to make history, having won the 2023 Northern Star Award—Canada’s top athlete honor—becoming just the second basketball player to ever receive the accolade. His rise is global, with his FIBA World Cup performance also turning heads internationally.
With a young core and now their leader locked in long-term, the Thunder are built to contend for years to come.
**Event Details:**
* Player: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander
* Team: Oklahoma City Thunder
* Contract: 4 years, $285 million (Supermax Extension)
* Annual Avg: $71.25 million
* Duration: Through 2030-31 NBA season
* Deal Signed: July 1, 2025 (Canada Day)
* Notable Accolades: 31.4 PPG (2023-24), 2023 Northern Star Award winner, FIBA standout
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