A “Jeopardy!” clue featuring Shai Gilgeous-Alexander drew crickets from the contestants on Monday’s episode of the hit TV show.
A photo of the Oklahoma City Thunder guard was shown on the screen under the category “Jump Through These Hoops” for $200.
“SGA, this guy, won the 2024-25 NBA MVP award to go along with the scoring title and NBA championship.”
Bunch of blank stares on Jeopardy about this SGA question lmao
— Clemente Almanza (@CAlmanza1007) February 24, 2026
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What was supposed to be the category’s easiest question completely flummoxed the three contestants, who all refused to throw up a guess. The clue even gave Gilgeous-Alexander’s initials, which would have been more than enough for any casual NBA fan to score $200.
It’s possible that all three simply do not pay attention to sports at all. It’s not the first time that a relatively simple sports question stumped folks on “Jeopardy!” and it won’t be the last.
But the moment may also be viewed as an example of a small-market star like Gilgeous-Alexander failing to transcend into pop culture like some of his peers have. Despite already having a resume worthy of a spot in the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame, Gilgeous-Alexander remains the subject of ridicule among fans.
The blank stares from Monday’s “Jeopardy!” contestants won’t help SGA’s cause.
