Charity

James Harden has donated more than $240,000 to the city of Houston to renovate outdoor basketball courts in under-served areas that were ravaged by Hurricane Harvey. At an event Saturday to mark the donation, Harden said he wants to become a legend off the court and hopes the renovations will convince kids in the area [...]

Hall of Fame center Kareem Abdul-Jabbar is auctioning off four of his six championship rings along with hundreds of other pieces of memorabilia from his basketball career in order to support his charity – the Skyhook Foundation. The Skyhook Foundation is charity that helps kids learn about science, technology, engineering and math. The auction is [...]

August 21, 2012 – The Hoop Doctors We all know that Kobe Bryant is beloved in China. In fact, you could argue that his appeal is larger there than in the States. He was there recently for the Shanghai Sprite Charity Game, where he went crazy. To the tune of 68 points in 15 minutes worth [...]

April 5, 2012 – Ben Berry Before they called him Michael, he was Mike Jordan. During the 1982 NCAA National Championship game, Michael Jordan wasn’t laced from head-to-toe in apparel bearing his Jumpman logo he was wearing Converse. In commemoration of the game-winning shot MJ hit to mark his arrival to the basketball world and [...]

October 10, 2011 – Ben Berry On Saturday October 8th, the FUI arena in Miami played host to the South Florida All-Star Classic. Both teams were led by Miami Heat stars with Team Wade in white at one side and Team James at the other end in black in what was probably the most hyped [...]

June 17, 2011 – Allen Moll There are many noble causes around the globe that are in constant need of someone taking the initiative to come up with additional funds. There’s the tsunami relief efforts in Japan, helping end homelessness, and good old fashioned solution to ensure world peace, to name a few. But one [...]

November 28, 2010 – Allen Moll The last time we’ve heard any news concerning former Syracuse big man Arinze Onuaku he was doing his part in attempting to help the ‘Cuse try to win the Big East Tournament last March. Unfortunately for him and his Orangemen teammates, Onuaku sustained a serious leg injury against Georgetown, [...]