NBA MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Receives Key to Hamilton, Street Named

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, NBA MVP and leader of the Oklahoma City Thunder's 2024-25 championship-winning team, was honored in his hometown of Hamilton, Ontario, with a key to the city and a street named after him. At a public rally at Hamilton Stadium, Mayor Andrea Horwath celebrated Gilgeous-Alexander's epic season, which included multiple MVP awards and leading the Thunder to a seven-game NBA Finals victory. Gilgeous-Alexander expressed pride in his Hamilton roots, emphasizing the city's unique grit and energy that shaped him. Following the rally, he was also recognized during a Canadian Football League game between the Hamilton Tiger-Cats and the B.C. Lions. This recognition follows an offseason where Gilgeous-Alexander signed a supermax contract, was featured as the NBA 2K26 cover athlete, and won several ESPY awards. His hometown honors reflect widespread celebration of his historic individual and team accomplishments.