SGA reflects on sports aspirations and financial challenges

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander discusses his upbringing in Hamilton, Ontario, describing it as an 'underdog city' that shaped his work ethic. He reveals a childhood ambition in sports, including a passion for hockey, which he couldn't pursue due to financial constraints. Gilgeous-Alexander credits his family's athletic background for his early interest in sports, noting his mother's participation in the 400 m at the 1992 Barcelona Olympics. He ultimately committed to basketball during high school, following earlier setbacks.

• 3:23 PMYahoo Sports — “I wanted to, but I just couldn’t afford it,” he says. …