Overview

• Charmaine Gilgeous, a 1992 Olympic sprinter, and Vaughn Alexander, a former Toronto high school basketball champion, instilled discipline and confidence in their sons, Shai and Thomasi.
• Vaughn Alexander coached Shai, his younger son Thomasi, and nephew Nickeil Alexander-Walker, fostering a competitive environment that enhanced their basketball skills.
• Shai and cousin Nickeil, now NBA stars, face off in the 2025 Western Conference Finals, with family members playfully declaring it a 'war' between the two sides.
• Vaughn continues to support the Toronto basketball community through the No Flukes Foundation, which provides resources for aspiring athletes.
• During the 2025 playoffs, Vaughn defended Shai against criticisms of his playing style, emphasizing the skill involved in drawing fouls as part of the game.