Shai Gilgeous-Alexander opened up on facing rejection from the JV team in high school and how it motivated him to reach the NBA.

Alexander, who ultimately won the 2025 NBA MVP award in a tight race with Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic. Gilgeous-Alexander averaged 32.7 points, 5.0 rebounds, 6.4 assists, 1.7 steals, and 1.0 blocks per game last season,

"It means the world to know that I am someone that this city is proud of,” says SGA after receiving the key to the city.