NBA IN THE COMMUNITY
- Lakers' Jordan Farmar Teaching Basketball to Israeli and Palestinian Kids in Israel
- Grizzlies' Hakim Warrick Stresses the Importance of A Back-Up Plan to Kids
- You Can Win: Help USA Basketball Support Earthquake Relief Efforts in China
- Indiana Pacers, Indiana Fever Donate $70,000 Worth of Team Apparel to Red Cross
- The Steve Nash Foundation Receives Award for Excellence in Sports Philanthropy
- NBA, WNBA Players Discuss World Issues at Seeds of Peace International Camp
PHOTO GALLERY
This summer, NBA players have been busy giving back to the communities that support them. Photos
COMMUNITY ASSIST AWARD
July: Alonzo Mourning
Miami HEAT center Alonzo Mourning has been honored with the NBA's Community Assist Award for July. Mourning recently hosted his annual event that raises money to support educational programs in Miami.
June: LeBron James
Cleveland Cavaliers forward LeBron James has been honored with the NBA's Community Assist Award for June. James recently hosted third annual “King for Kids Bike-A-Thon,” which raised more than $150,000.
May: Mike Miller
Memphis Grizzlies forward Mike Miller has been honored with the NBA's Community Assist Award for May. Miller and his family recently donated $200,000 to the Grizzlies House at St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.
April: Kevin Garnett
Boston Celtics forward Kevin Garnett has been honored with the NBA's Community Assist Award for April. Garnett created "The Big Ticket Challenge," having children declare to improve their school performance.
March: Stephen Jackson
Golden State Warriors forward Stephen Jackson has been honored with the NBA's Community Assist Award for March. Jackson has been active in the Oakland community since arriving in January 2007.
February: Al Horford
Atlanta Hawks rookie Al Horford has been honored with the NBA's Community Assist Award for February. Horford supports various Hispanic youth groups through his own initiative, Al's Amigos.
January: Tracy McGrady
Tracy McGrady of the Houston Rockets has received the Community Assist Award for January. McGrady's “Stand Up for Darfur” humanitarian project pledges $75,000 to the building of a school in Chad.
December: Dirk Nowitzki
Dallas Mavericks forward Dirk Nowitzki has been awarded the Community Assist Award for December. Nowitzki regularly meets with sick or terminally ill children after home games.
November: Chris Duhon
Chicago Bulls guard Chris Duhon has been awarded the Community Assist Award for November. An active community ambassador, Duhon is donating $100,000 to construct basketball courts in Louisiana.
October: Jamal Crawford
New York Knicks guard Jamal Crawford won the NBA's Community Assist Award for October, as he unveiled a newly created full-service and state-of-the-art library in the Bronx, N.Y.
September: Emeka Okafor
Charlotte Bobcats forward Emeka Okafor won the Community Assist Award for September for his efforts as spokesperson for the One Million African Lives initiative among other endeavors.
August: Dwyane Wade
Miami Heat guard Dwyane Wade won the Community Assist Award for August. Among his numerous efforts, Wade hosted seven community outreach initiatives during the month of August.
July: Dwight Howard
In recognition of Dwight Howard’s outstanding efforts in the community and for his ongoing philanthropic work, the NBA has honored the Orlando Magic center with the Community Assist Award for July.
June: Caron Butler
Washington Wizards forward Caron Butler won the NBA's Community Assist Award for June in recognition of his community outreach focused on youth in Washington D.C. and his hometown of Racine, Wisconsin.
COMMUNITY PARTNERS
MISSION
Where Caring HappensNBA Cares is the league's social responsibility initiative that builds on the NBA's long tradition of addressing important social issues in the United States and around the world.
TEAMS
Off the Court ActivitiesEach NBA team is dedicated to giving back to their respective local community. Find out more about your team's community involvement!
ASIA RELIEF EFFORTS
The Time is NowJoin the NBA and its community partners UNICEF, the Red Cross, and the World Food Programme in supporting relief efforts and providing assistance to people in both China and Myanmar.
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