Antigua and Barbuda is celebrating Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, who has been named the 2024–25 NBA Most Valuable Player.

The 26-year-old, whose mother Charmaine Gilgeous represented Antigua at the 1992 Olympics, has become one of basketball’s biggest stars. His father, Vaughn Alexander, also played a key role in shaping his career.

Gilgeous-Alexander capped his stellar season by leading the Thunder to a Game 7 victory over the Indiana Pacers and claiming NBA Finals MVP—becoming the first Canadian to win the award.