Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and wife Hailey Summers' relationship timeline: Recapping key moments of Oklahoma City Thunder star's high school romance

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander rules the court with his exceptional game skills, but off the court, his heart is ruled by his wife, Hailey Summers . The couple shares a long-standing, steady relationship and is enjoying a happy married life.


Hailey Summers is a former player herself who played collegiate soccer. She met her future husband, Shai, during her high school years when they were in Canada. Though the public details of how they met are not available, it is speculated that they met in 2016 and made their relationship official in 2017.


The couple share a son, Ares, who they welcomed in 2024. Hailey supports her husband’s NBA career, and often provides him the needed reviews and suggestions to improve the game. She is often seen on the courtside, watching Shai’s games and cheering him on during the games. Let’s recap the key milestones of beautiful relationship Shai and Hailey share and find out how their relationship bloomed.



2017: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Hailey Summers’ romance started in high school



Shai met Hailey Summers in high school and their common interest in athletics brought them closer. Hailey played college football during her years at Albany’s Great Danes University from 2017 to 2021, the period that coincided with their romantic relationship phase.

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After spending several years together, they chose to take their relationship to the next level and got engaged in 2023.



2023: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Hailey Summers got engaged after about six years of relationship


Shai Gilgeous-Alexander engaged Hailey Summers in a relationship of lifetime relationship in June 2023. He proposed to her with a diamond-encrusted ring, which she flaunted in an Instagram post while announcing the engagement with the NBA star.






When she posted the picture, it was widely circulated on social media platforms. However, that announcement post is now not available on Hailey’s Instagram account.



February 2024: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander married Hailey Summers


Shai Gilgeous-Alexander chose Valentine’s Day to get married to his high school sweetheart, Hailey Summers, in 2024. Hailey shared her happiness with her Instagram family by talking about it on an Instagram story. She marked the entry into a new phase of her life with an Instagram announcement, but the couple didn’t share any elaborate pictures about the event.

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They kept their marriage a private affair and did not talk much about it on public platforms or their social media accounts. Shai is enjoying his married life, and it is evident from pictures of their personal life that they share occasionally on Instagram.



April 2024: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Hailey Summers embraced parenthood



The couple welcomed their first child, a son, Ares, on April 25, 2024. Their world has become complete with the arrival of the little angel. They are often seen spending their leisure hours with their bundle of joy.

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Giving a glimpse into his current life as a daddy, Alexander posted a string of pictures with his son as the central theme. He celebrated the first birthday of his child with Instagram family by sharing those beautiful pictures.

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Shai and Hailey are basking in their blissful married life and sharing new joys every day. They form a beautiful couple, showcasing what a stable and happy relationship looks like.



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Shai is all geared up to play the Western Conference finals against the Minnesota Timberwolves. His wife is sure to seen supporting him through the crucial phase of the championship and beyond, forever and always.