[Saba Sports News] 2023 marked a significant year for Shai Gilgeous-Alexander in multiple aspects. The Oklahoma City Thunder’s standout player shared exciting news on Instagram this Sunday, revealing that he and his long-term girlfriend, Hailey Summers, are expecting their first child together, with a simple “2024” captioned on the post.
The 25-year-old Gilgeous-Alexander and 24-year-old Summers have been in a relationship for over six years, evidenced by an Instagram photo from New Year’s Day 2017, taken well before Gilgeous-Alexander entered the NBA.
Both hailing from Canada, Summers is a former collegiate soccer player at the University of Albany, paralleling Gilgeous-Alexander’s athletic career.
On the professional front, Gilgeous-Alexander has had a remarkable year. He achieved All-Star status and was named to the All-NBA First Team last season. Presently, he’s averaging 29.9 points per game, leading the 13-6 Thunder to second place in the Western Conference.
In addition to his on-court success, Gilgeous-Alexander has been busy with various off-court activities and is now set to embrace fatherhood, adding another highlight to his eventful year.