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City of Hamilton to Hold 'Shai Rally Day' for NBA's Gilgeous-Alexander on Aug. 7

HAMILTON, ONTARIO, CANADA, JUL 21 – Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is honored with the key to Hamilton after winning MVP, NBA Finals MVP, scoring title, and NBA championship in the same season, a rare NBA achievement.

  • On Aug. 7, Hamilton will host Shai Rally Day at Hamilton Stadium, where a free 3:30 p.m. rally will feature Mayor Andrea Horwath presenting the key to the city.
  • Following his MVP campaign, he was awarded best male athlete at the ESPYs last Wednesday, and is the second Canadian to win league MVP, joining Steve Nash.
  • Following the rally, attention shifts to the Hamilton Tiger-Cats vs B.C. Lions matchup at 7:30 p.m., featuring a special tribute to Gilgeous-Alexander.
  • The city release quoted Horwath saying it was a `symbolic gesture of the deep pride and admiration Hamilton holds for one of its own`, while Gilgeous-Alexander expressed deep gratitude to the city.
  • This will be the first key-to-the-city award since 1998, the city news release said, highlighting its rarity and community impact.
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City of Hamilton to hold 'Shai Rally Day' for NBA's Gilgeous-Alexander on Aug. 7

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Sportsnet broke the news in Canada on Monday, July 21, 2025.
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