Hamilton's Shai Gilgeous-Alexander completes historic NBA season
Hamilton's Shai Gilgeous-Alexander not only led the Oklahoma City Thunder to their first championship but was awarded Finals MVP. CBC's Dale Manucdoc has more on the basketball star's legendary season.
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