US EditionGilgeous-Alexander’s Title and MVP Could Echo Through Canadian Basketball for a Generation
- On Sunday night, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander spearheaded the Oklahoma City Thunder’s 103-91 victory over the Indiana Pacers in Game 7 of the 2025 NBA Finals.
- Gilgeous-Alexander's rise, shaped by his upbringing in Hamilton and supported by fellow Canadians Dort, Nembhard, and Mathurin, fueled this achievement.
- He scored 29 points and had 12 assists in the finals, while Pacers' Benedict Mathurin led his team with 24 points and 13 rebounds.
- Gilgeous-Alexander joined an elite group of players—Abdul-Jabbar, Jordan, and O'Neal—by capturing the regular season scoring crown, MVP award, NBA championship, and Finals MVP all within a single season.
- This milestone boosts Canadian basketball's profile and prospects, with national team GM Rowan Barrett highlighting potential benefits for future international competition.
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Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is an NBA champ, playoff MVP. His hometown of Hamilton is basking in his glory
People in Shai Gilgeous-Alexander's hometown of Hamilton are basking in his success after the 26-year-old led the Oklahoma City Thunder to their first NBA title Sunday night while also becoming the NBA Finals MVP.
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Shai Gilgeous-Alexander's father and basketball followers believe that his exceptional 2025 season will inspire future Canadian basketball players.
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