Overview

• Gilgeous-Alexander accepted the ceremonial key to the city from Mayor Andrea Horwath during a rally at Hamilton Stadium.
• Horwath announced that part of Mohawk Road will be renamed in his honor later this year.
• He was recognized at the start of the second quarter of the CFL game between the Hamilton Tiger-Cats and B.C. Lions on Thursday night.
• During the ceremony, Gilgeous-Alexander highlighted how Hamilton’s grit and determination shaped his approach to basketball.
• His rare quadruple of regular-season MVP, scoring title, Finals MVP and championship this season has spurred youth engagement and development programs nationwide.