The new starting guard for the OKC Thunder, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander returned back home to Hamilton, Ontario this past week. In an event at the downtown James Street, South YMCA the rising star spent time with 100 young kids from his local area.
Gilgeous-Alexander spent a lot of time at the Hamilton YMCA growing up where he honed his skills. The 21 year old told the local TV channel how he would come to the YMCA twice a day when he was in high school to work on his basketball fundamentals. SGA’s former coach, Kenold Knight spoke about the youngster’s confidence.