Gilgeous-Alexander to serve as his own agent in a stretch to attract attention

Oklahoma City Thunder starkeeper Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is easy one of the best players in the NBA 2024-25 season. The big reason for that is his trust on the court. He also believes in himself. In an intriguing move, the former star for Kentucky Wildcats has How is reported, cutting connections with their agentJoe Smith of Vasserman, according to the NBA Insider Chris Haines.

“Oklahoma City Thunder Superstar Guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander parted his national teams and he will act as his agent to represent for all for court matters,” Haines said.

“Since it refers to marketing and all out-of-court ventures, he told me that Simon G will love management will continue to be on the task for that,” Haines added.

However, Haines also noticed that when it comes to marketing and undertaking with the court, someone will be dealing with these duties for Gilgeous-Alexander, who is In the middle of another season of MVP caliber with thunder.

The 26-year-old Gilgeous-Alexander finished the Voting of the MVP NBA in the previous two seasons, including a campaign from 2023-24, where the runner was completed at the possible winner of Nikola Jokić Denver.

Gilgeous-Alexander’s decision is not unprecedented, because Haines also pointed out that Philadelphia is 76-which is a Star Big Man and the former NBA MVP Joel EmbiId advocated previously.

Gilgeous-Alexander’s separate ways with his agent also came when the three-story NBA All-Star and the two-day Svin-NBA was the first team, eligible to extend supermax that could potentially hit the supermax At least $ 72 million a yearAccording to the Bontemps and Brian Winthurust ESPN team back in January.

Gilgeous-Alexander, which was taken in the first round (11. total) Draft Charlotte Hornet before trading in Los Angeles Clippers, signed five-year, 179.3 million legs, the maximum extension of the contract with the bushes in 2021. years. He earns $ 35.85 million in a season of 2024-25 NBA and was set up at a pocket $ 38.33 million in 2025-26 and $ 40.80 million in the final year of his current contract in 2026-27.

So far this season, Gilgeous-Aleksandar is an average of 32.5 points, 6.1 assists and 5.1 jumps per game, while they earn 52.3 percent of its attempts from the field and 35.9 percent of its deep shots.

Reckle Villas is an experienced sports writer covering various sports, including NFL, NBA, MLB, NHL and college football. He graduated in the communication art from the University of Santo Thomas in the Philippines.