Posts Tagged ‘NBA’
Is Gilbert Arenas a terrible person?
Posted by: Legacy Direct on: January 7, 2010
Gilbert Arenas was recently suspended by the NBA indefinitely for presenting guns in a locker room at another teammate, but should the overall opinion of him take a complete 180? One writer does not believe so as Arenas has a vibrant charity in the D.C. area and has a very unique way of connecting with [...]
Yao Ming donates $100 grand to help build playgrounds
Posted by: Legacy Direct on: November 17, 2009
- In: Celebrity Giving | Children | Foundation | NBA | Philanthropy | Yao Ming
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Yao Ming, already known for his large philanthropic efforts, has donated $100,000 to rebuild four playgrounds that were damaged by Hurricane Ike last year: http://www.chron.com/disp/story.mpl/metropolitan/6724123.html
Former NBA player launches program to help fellow retired players
Posted by: Legacy Direct on: November 11, 2009
- In: Humanitarian | NBA | Sports Legacy
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Charles Smith, former member of the New York Knicks, has started an expansive program on the welfare of retired players for the NBA. The program is called TAP, which stands for Transition Assist Program, and will offer personal and financial counseling to former players : http://www.nytimes.com/2009/11/11/sports/basketball/11smith.html?_r=1
NBA in middle of annual Cares Week
Posted by: Legacy Direct on: October 21, 2009
- In: Charity work | NBA | Philanthropy
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Throughout this week, the NBA and its teams are giving back to their respective communities through the annual NBA Cares Week Program. Here is a rundown of what various teams are doing this week: http://www.nba.com/2009/news/10/19/nbacares.release/
D-League owner proposes MJ- Bryon Russell showdown for charity
Posted by: Legacy Direct on: September 23, 2009
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Brandt Andersen, owner of NBA D-League Utah Flash, Utah Jazz affiliate, has proposed the showdown that Michael Jordan desired in his induction speech to National Basketball Hall of Fame: to go one-on-one with Bryon Russell, the former Jazz player who was defending Jordan when the latter made his last shot as a Chicago Bull. Andersen [...]
Shaq makes an appearance at LSU golf fundraiser
Posted by: Legacy Direct on: September 14, 2009
As he always does, Shaquille O’Neal made his presence known at a local golf event that helps student athletes build a strong foundation after college: http://www.nola.com/lsu/index.ssf/2009/09/shaquille_oneal_lends_time_and.html
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