Carroll Takes The Stage Before Big Show

As part of the Bobcats ongoing 2005 Season of Giving, guard Matt Carroll was onhand to read 'Twas the Night Before Christmas at the opening of the Radio City Christmas Spectacular -- featuring the Rockettes -- show on December 16, 2005.

As part of the NBA Cares initiative, the Bobcats have been active in the community this holiday season through the Hoops and Hope Dinner, Street Turkeys, a visit to Presbyterian Hemby Children's Hospital and a Holiday Party for Kids.

Through NBA Cares, the league, players and teams will raise and contribute $100 million for charity, donate more than one million hours of hands-on volunteer service to communities worldwide and build more than 100 places where kids can learn and play over the next five years.