Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has chosen to represent himself ahead of a potential $345 million extension, but money didn't fuel his decision.

The 26-year-old guard has chosen to represent himself in contract negotiations, a move that has sparked discussions among NBA analysts. When asked how much agent fees played into his decision to rep himself, Gilgeous-Alexander provided a thoughtful response that highlighted his broader aspirations.

Alexander, loyalty is law. It's the creed of the Thunder's face of the franchise, a starter in Sunday’s NBA All-Star Game by an overwhelming vote.

MVP front-runner Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has been labeled a free throw merchant. What other NBA players are too reliant on free throws?

Of course, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has been a key reason for the Thunder’s dominance this season. The 26-year-old superstar currently finds himself as the frontrunner to win the MVP award this season after finishing runner-up to Nikola Jokic last season.

After enjoying the 2025 All-Star weekend festivities, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander used the time off to do a little spring cleaning. He dumped Thad Foucher and Wasserman Sports and will now serve as his own agent. He joins a rare club of NBA players who represent themselves as agents.

Gilgeous-Alexander is eligible for a $300 million contract extension this summer, and is considered the frontrunner to win Most Valuable Player this season. He's led the Thunder to a 44-10 record, comfortably in the No. 1 spot in the Western Conference standings, and they are undoubtedly the team to beat in the West.

It’s safe to say this is one of the biggest weekends of Gilgeous-Alexander's career, with another significant milestone checked off the list.

At All-Star weekend, Gilgeous-Alexander said the glass ceiling of playing for a small-market squad no longer exists. Fresh off his first Converse signature shoe reveal, the 26-year-old has become a household name due to his rapid ascension into one of the league's best players over the last three seasons.