The show also takes a look at NBA players' involvement in the community, including All Stars Tim Duncan, with his Bowling for Dollars charity event, Ray Allen's"Assists with Algebra" and Rashard Lewis' radio show, co-produced by students from a group called Arts Corps.

Players give back with reading: 300k

Other featured players include Richard Jefferson of the Nets, who makes a wheelchair donation; Eric Snowof the Cavaliers, who works with the "Fathers and Families Together" program and members of the Charlotte Bobcats, who took part in "Random Acts of Kindness Day".

In addition, there will be a special focus on NBA-sponsored reading and learning centers, international basketball camps and other community events taking place during the festivities at NBA All-Star 2005 in Denver.

The NBA All-Star Reading Rally - Saturday, February 19th at Noon ET/11am PT on ABC.