HAMILTON \u2014 Basketball star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has invested in his hometown of Hamilton, joining the ownership group of TD Coliseum.<\/p>\n
Oak View Group, the developer behind TD Coliseum, announced the investment Monday; financial terms were not released.<\/p>\n
The 27-year-old Gilgeous-Alexander plays for the NBA champion Oklahoma City Thunder and is the league\u2019s reigning most valuable player.<\/p>\n
The investment, made through the player\u2019s charitable organization, the SGA Foundation, is framed as a long-term commitment to Hamilton\u2019s economic and cultural growth.<\/p>\n
\u201cBecoming part of the ownership group at TD Coliseum is really personal for me,\u201d Gilgeous-Alexander said in a release. \u201cGrowing up in Hamilton shaped who I am, so having the opportunity to help build something special in my hometown means everything.\u201d <\/p>\n
The partnership includes naming the Ares Atrium inside the venue, a tribute to his son.<\/p>\n
Gilgeous-Alexander has also cited his long-standing connection to music and a desire for the arena to attract major artists and live performances.<\/p>\n
“We are excited to welcome Shai and his family to the TD Coliseum team,” said Oak View chief executive officer Chris Granger.<\/p>\n
Gilgeous-Alexander was honoured in Hamilton last August, receiving the key to the city and having a street named after him following the Thunder\u2019s NBA championship run.<\/p>\n
The 18,000-seat TD Coliseum, originally Copps Coliseum, was renamed in November after a $300-million renovation of the arena, which opened in 1985.<\/p>\n
This report by The Canadian Press was first published Feb. 9, 2026.<\/p>\n
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