Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Honored in Hamilton
In a heartfelt celebration on Thursday, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, the standout player who recently clinched NBA MVP honors for his impressive performance with the Oklahoma City Thunder, was presented with the key to the city of Hamilton, Ontario. The ceremony took place at Hamilton Stadium, presided over by Mayor Andrea Horwath, who also revealed plans to name a street after the basketball superstar following his achievement of leading his team to an NBA championship.
Connection to Roots
During the spirited gathering in the stadium’s north end zone, Gilgeous-Alexander expressed his profound connection to his roots.
“As I traveled around the globe, from various states to different countries, the question I often faced was where I came from,”
he shared with the enthusiastic crowd while proudly raising the NBA trophy high.
“Hamilton is where my heart lies. This city embodies a unique spirit—one of grit and tenacity. I carry that Hamilton pride wherever I go, so you can imagine the incredible joy I felt when I learned about receiving this key and having a street in my honor.”
Engagement with Fans
Later that evening, Gilgeous-Alexander graced the same stadium once again, this time to engage with fans as he joined the halftime events during a Canadian Football League showdown between the Hamilton Tiger-Cats and the B.C. Lions. His deep-rooted affection for his hometown continues to shine as he embarks on this remarkable chapter of his career, now commemorated in Hamilton forever.
