Canada's Beautiful Tribute to Shai Gilgeous-Alexander
The Oklahoma City Thunder star, the shining NBA champion, MVP of the season and Finals, a hero at home
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, recent NBA MVP, NBA Finals MVP, and ring winner with Oklahoma City Thunder, received the key to the city of Hamilton (Ontario, Canada) on Thursday from Mayor Andrea Horwath, in a public event held at Hamilton Stadium.
During the ceremony, Horwath also announced that a street will be named after the OKC star, in recognition of a historic season where he led the team to clinch the NBA title.
In front of an enthusiastic crowd at the north end of the stadium, and holding the championship trophy high, Gilgeous-Alexander proudly recalled his roots: “Since I was little, on my journeys around the world, across countless states, cities, and countries, people always asked where I was from. I always felt proud to say I'm from Hamilton. This city is unlike any other in Ontario. Its residents have a unique determination, pride, and energy, and that's something I carry with me every day. So, you can imagine the immense joy I felt knowing I would receive the key to the city I love and that a street will bear my name.”
The player returned to the stadium that same night to be honored during the CFL game between the Hamilton Tiger-Cats and the B.C. Lions, receiving a standing ovation before the start of the second quarter.
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