Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s star continues to rise in Oklahoma City.

After a breakout season that saw him finish runner-up in MVP voting, the 25-year-old guard is poised to become the NBA’s first-ever $80 million per year player.

Gilgeous-Alexander’s back-to-back All-NBA First Team selections triggered his eligibility for a supermax extension with the Thunder. This extension, if signed next summer, would lock him into a contract running through his prime years, keeping him with Oklahoma City until the 2030-31 season.

The supermax extension offers a significant financial reward for elite players, and Gilgeous-Alexander’s impressive performance has earned him this lucrative opportunity.

With projections suggesting a salary exceeding $80 million in a single season, he’s set to make NBA history.