Grand Welcome Home Celebration For LA Lakers D’Moi Hodge

Los Angeles Lakers guard D’Moi Hodge returns to the British Virgin Islands on July 22 to a national welcome home celebration.

Hodge is the first British Virgin Islander basketballer to sign with a major NBA team.

In honour of this historic milestone, a series of events titled, “D’Moi’s Dream: The Journey – Welcome Home Celebrations” will bring together the community to
celebrate, inspire, and uplift aspiring athletes, a statement from the organisers shared.

The celebrations will kick off on Saturday, July 22 with his arrival at the Terrence B. Lettsome International Airport which will be attended by a small group of family members.

This will be followed by a spectacular motorcade celebration,
starting from the Old Althea Scatliffe Primary School, and travelling through the capital, heading west and culminate in Hodge’s hometown of Cane Garden Bay at the Ivan Dawson Primary School’s Basketball Court.

A special ceremony will be held at 4:30 p.m to pay tribute to his extraordinary journey and recognise his unwavering dedication and exceptional talent.

Hodge, who grew up in Cane Garden Bay, recently signed a two-way contract with the Los Angeles Lakers.

He concluded his basketball collegiate career earlier this year at the University of Missouri, leaving behind a solid college record.

Hodge has already suited up in his yellow and purple kit for the 2023 Summer League where he has played five games with a highest score of 25.

He has stood out in every game, showcasing his notable 3-point shooting abilities, while receiving lots of airtime from the commentators.

“The VI and particularly his hometown are excited to welcome D’Moi home and celebrate with him this monumental achievement. We are proud of D’moi and we are
planning celebrations fitting for our National Hero”, said one organiser.