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VI’s D’Moi M. Hodge stands out in Lakers' visual roster for 2023/24 season

- Hodge is shown wrapped in the Territorial Flag
Returning for the news season under the Los Angeles Lakers, Virgin Islands (VI) basketball player D’Moi M. Hodge has been featured as a standout player in a social media post by the team. Photo: Facebook
While the visual homage might seem like a small one, it comes as Hodge has been widely celebrated in his home country following an electrifying opening season in the National Basketball Association (NBA) 2023 Summer League Games. On Thursday evening, August 3, 2023, the people of Cane Garden Bay on Tortola provided Hodge with a ceremonial ‘Keys to the Bay.” Photo: VINO/File
While the visual homage might seem like a small one, it comes as Hodge has been widely celebrated in his home country following an electrifying opening season in the National Basketball Association (NBA) 2023 Summer League Games. On Thursday evening, August 3, 2023, the people of Cane Garden Bay on Tortola provided Hodge with a ceremonial ‘Keys to the Bay.” Photo: VINO/File
LOS ANGELES, California, USA– Virgin Islands basketball star D'Moi M. Hodge has been included in the Los Angeles Lakers' roster for the 2023/2024 National Basketball Association (NBA) season.

The Los Angeles Lakers posted a montage on its Facebook page yesterday, October 23, 2023, announcing its roster for the 2023/2024 season. Notably, Hodge- the first NBA player from the [British] Virgin Islands- appears on the roster with the Territorial Flag wrapped around him.

Hodge signed a 2-way contract with Los Angeles Lakers earlier this year.

Always a standout player

Ahead of joining the Lakers to play alongside LeBron James, Hodge was the Missouri Tigers' second-leading scorer last season, averaging 14.7 points per game while being named to the All-SEC Tournament team. He led the team with 100 3-pointers while knocking down 40% of his attempts from behind the arc.

With Cleveland State, Hodge was the Horizon League’s Defensive Player of the Year for the 2021-22 season, which showed once he joined the Tigers.

Hodge also broke Lynn Hardy’s single-season steals record by recording 91 of his own.

While the visual homage might seem like a small one, it comes as Hodge has been widely celebrated in his home country following an electrifying opening season in the National Basketball Association (NBA) 2023 Summer League Games.

On Thursday evening, August 3, 2023, the people of Cane Garden Bay on Tortola provided Hodge with a ceremonial ‘Key to the Bay.”

Earlier in the Year, Virgin Islands Premier Dr the Hon Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) announced that the Cane Garden Bay Basketball Court will also be renamed the ‘D’Moi Hodge Basketball Court’ in honour of its famous Cane Garden Bay resident. 

18 Responses to “VI’s D’Moi M. Hodge stands out in Lakers' visual roster for 2023/24 season”

  • asura (24/10/2023, 22:27) Like (15) Dislike (1) Reply
    that is our home town boy
  • Excited (24/10/2023, 23:31) Like (12) Dislike (1) Reply
    To see him live in 12 days time. Very proud of him.
  • Nice. (25/10/2023, 06:05) Like (6) Dislike (1) Reply
    This is a big deal. He has talent and he now has the opportunity. Hope he make good opportunity of the few minutes he will get to play..
  • No disrespect (25/10/2023, 06:17) Like (7) Dislike (32) Reply
    Everything he does have to make news ?
    • hater (25/10/2023, 07:19) Like (22) Dislike (0) Reply
      Stop it dis BIG! Y’all always wanna be a Debbie downer. Applaud positivity and some may come ur way boo. Have an awesome day!
    • Super Proud (25/10/2023, 07:22) Like (14) Dislike (0) Reply
      Yes..... He is a big deal
    • @No disrespect (25/10/2023, 07:43) Like (29) Dislike (0) Reply
      Yes. As far as I am aware, no one from this territory has made it that far in the sports of basketball. So it's a big deal and he is a big deal. Get use to it and get over yourself. Let us rejoice when others are doing great things for themselves and for the territory. I don't know him personally but I am happy for him and his inner circle and proud of him for what he has done by putting the territory out there in a positive way. He is Lso inadvertly teaching the youths that it is possible to make it to the NBA even if you are from a small country/territory. Let's rally around the youths and douse them with nothing but positive energy so that they can continue to win. When they win, we all win.
    • @ no disrespect (25/10/2023, 08:35) Like (10) Dislike (0) Reply
      Yes because he is a real local
    • National (25/10/2023, 09:04) Like (16) Dislike (0) Reply
      @No Disrespect - You see here? The negativity, the envy... Keep it to yourself. I cant understand why we as a people just can't support and commend our own people. Here is a young man that has done something positive with his life and with what he loves. He is being applauded for it in the USA and making headlines there. Here you are with your nonsense if everything he does has to make news?

      This is a big deal for him, for his career, his family, His country. It should make news. Kudos to Vino and all the news site who make sure his name is in every news online and in the media.
      He gets to play with some of the big players in the NBA, meet them, talk with them, play with them, sit besides them... Of course this should be news all over the Virgin Islands. Anybody would relish such an opportunity. Stop your nonsense and go get a life, so we could be proud of you too when you make the news.
    • Disrespectful (25/10/2023, 13:49) Like (4) Dislike (0) Reply
      If D’moi breathes it better make the news! Don’t you understand what that does to our country, the impressionable youths minds, the tourism sector? He is carrying the VI on his shoulders and we need to have his back. Bye hater.
    • @ no disrespect (26/10/2023, 14:06) Like (1) Dislike (0) Reply

      To No Disrespect, it is a BIG £’king deal. I think you know it is a Big £’king deal but you may be narcissist, wanting attention. Don’t be a hater. D’moi was not given anything; he worked damn hard for the opportunity to get on the LA Lakers, one of the premier NBA teams, roster with one of greatest NBA players and a sure Hall of Famer. Join the celebration parade my brother.

  • One thing about us (25/10/2023, 07:18) Like (3) Dislike (0) Reply
    When we do it WE DO IT BIG! Represent for da home team young man leggooooo….
  • hater (25/10/2023, 08:38) Like (1) Dislike (10) Reply
    Them goin lost he on the bench like what they did to Scottie Pippen jr
    • @hater (25/10/2023, 10:14) Like (8) Dislike (0) Reply
      You sound like your heart is so bitter and filled with jealousy, failure and resentment towards what you can't and will never accomplish.
  • Supporter (25/10/2023, 09:07) Like (10) Dislike (0) Reply
    look here... I am so proud to see how my boy wrap himself up in that BVI flag!
    Pure love alone... I wish you the best in the coming season. Represent mah boi
  • Know ball (25/10/2023, 11:47) Like (2) Dislike (3) Reply
    Ppl really thought this dude was gunna just come off the bench and score. He will not see the court the whole year for the lakers. NBA is top 1% in the world. He will be a D league player and then move to Europe where the salaries are better
  • Thrilled (25/10/2023, 12:41) Like (5) Dislike (0) Reply
    I love to see young people doing good. I don't know the young man but oo how I wish him the best. Things could have been way different and one young man that the streets didn't claim calls for celebration.

    Let's encourage him and encourage the other young persons to keep pushing


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