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

"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.

HAMILTON, Ontario (AP) — NBA MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander received the key to the city of Hamilton from Mayor Andrea Horwath at a public rally Thursday at Hamilton Stadium. Horwath also announced the Oklahoma City star will have a street named after him after capping an epic season by leading Thunder to the NBA title.