The NBA family stands united with the rest of the nation following the Sept. 11 attacks. We honor both the victims and the heroes, and join Americans across the country in trying to do our part to help the nation heal.| HOW TO HELP | ||||
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Pollin Sets Up Education Fund
Abe Pollin, Chairman of Washington Sports and Entertainment and the Washington Wizards, announced the development of the Washington Sports and Entertainment Education Fund to benefit the children who lost a parent or guardian in the Pentagon tragedy on September 11th.
Spurred to Help
The Spurs stayed in New York after a preseason game with the Knicks to aid relief efforts by touring the rescue command center and interacting with elementary school children near the World Trade Center site.
Miller Shooting for Big Donation
Pacers guard Reggie Miller has announced that for every 3-point field goal he makes during the NBA's preseason and regular season, he will donate $1,000 to the American Red Cross Disaster Relief Fund. Based on his average output, that would generate a donation in excess of $145,000 from Miller.
Abdur-Rahim to Raise Funds Through Rebound America
Hawks forward Shareef Abdur-Rahim has announced the launch of "Rebound America," a campaign seeking to raise funds for the victims of the Sept. 11 attacks on America. Abdur-Rahim will personally donate $100 for every rebound that he has this season.
Hawks and Turner Sports Teams Combine Relief EffortsOakley to Aid FDNY Families
Bulls forward Charles Oakley announced he will donate 100 tickets to the families of the New York City Fire Department who were killed in the tragedy on Sept. 11, when the Bulls play the Knicks at the Garden on Saturday afternoon, Nov. 24.
Anderson Assists Hometown of New York
Celtics guard and Big Apple native Kenny Anderson announced he was donating $5,000 to a relief fund for those affected by the tragedies in New York City on Sept. 11.
Finley Hosted "Back 2 Hoops Bash"
Dallas Mavericks guard Michael Finley raised over $60,000 for the New York City Relief Fund when over 1,400 people attended his second annual "Back 2 Hoops Bash" on Sept. 21.
Mavericks raise flag outside the American Airlines Center76ers Team Up with PSU and Red Cross for Blood Drive
With head coach Larry Brown leading the cause, the Philadelphia 76ers teamed up with the American Red Cross and Penn State University to host a successful blood drive at the Bryce Jordan Center in State College, PA, on Oct. 5.
76ers To Match Money Donated to FirefightersNBA Preseason Game to Raise Money for Red Cross
The NBA, the NBDL, the Hawks and Pacers, the Mobile Revelers and the city of Mobile have teamed up to donate all ticket proceeds from the Oct. 9 preseason game between Atlanta and Indiana in Alabama to the American Red Cross Liberty Disaster Relief Fund and the American Red Cross' Alabama Gulf Coast local chapter.
Other teams donating revenue from preseason games to relief efforts - Bucks | Nets | Rockets | Wizards Michael Jordan to donate entire 2001-02 salary to victims' aidCharlotte Cares
Sports fans lined up to meet their favorite Hornets, Panthers and Sting players on Sept. 25 in a fundraising effort for the Red Cross Disaster Relief Fund and helped the professional sports teams, along with NASCAR driver John Andretti, raise $56,600.25 in a two-hour time frame.
Other teams setting up disaster response funds - Cavs | Magic | Nuggets | Sonics | SpursOne Big Assist
WNBA players, like all Americans, have been touched by what happened Sept. 11. Recently, a group visited the Community FoodBank of New Jersey to lend a helping hand to the many full-time staffers and numerous volunteers who have been putting in long hours.
Starzz' Williams assists in relief effort at school assembly Mercury players waited tables to raise money for Red Cross Seattle's Smith volunteers in New York City
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Much like the rest of the nation, the Phoenix Suns organization and players were stunned, saddened and angered after watching Sept. 11's horrific terrorist attacks unfold.
Suns CEO Jerry Colangelo on the AttacksHawks Players React to Nation's Tragedy
Hawks players Alan Henderson, Nazr Mohammed and Jason Terry shared their feelings about the Sept. 11 attacks and moving forward in a new America.
Shareef Abdur-Rahim's statement about Sept. 11Terror Strikes Close to Home for Baseline Bums Family
Carl Turner, Vice President of the Spurs Baseline Bums Organization, spent much of Sept. 11 too close to the terror, waiting to hear if his daughter, who worked on the 92nd floor of World Trade Center Two was still alive.
76ers Share Thoughts and Sympathy
Sixers players and management shared their sadness over the Sept. 11 attacks and extend their deepest sympathy to families of the victims.
Celtics sympathy letterRemembering:
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Doubtless that few of the thousands who have come to the Armory after the Sept. 11 to post missing persons notices are aware of its history, that it was the Knicks' secondary home for the first 15 years of the franchise.
Portland Community Comes Together for a Day of Remembrance and Prayer
Portland's citizens gathered for a citywide vigil on Sept. 14, the National Day of Prayer and Remembrance to honor the victims of the Sept. 11 attacks.
Steve Kerr Talks About Terrorism
Blazers guard Steve Kerr understands the pain of victims' families better than anyone, after terrorist attacks in Beirut claimed the life of his father in 1984.
Changed World
Liberty forward Rebecca Lobo talks about how her world changed on Sept. 11, when the two hijacked airliners crashed into the World Trade Center.
