Hoops for Troops

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The Los Angeles Lakers and Pechanga Resort Casino have long been partnering to honor active military members across Southern California. This year, the Lakers and Pechanga invited 150 military members from Los Angeles Air Force Base/Space Force, March Air Reserve and the United States Navy for three separate basketball clinics on the Los Angeles Lakers home court at Crypto.com Arena.

On October 30th, November 1st, and November 15th, the troops arrived at the arena and were met by Lakers staff and Lakers Legends James Worthy, Robert Horry, and Michael Cooper. The Lakers kicked off the basketball clinics by expressing their gratitude for the troops’ continued service and commitment to their country. The basketball clinics consisted of drills, relays, and a friendly competition accompanied by Lakers legends.

After playing with Lakers Legends, Service Members and families received tickets to the respective games that evening. The Lakers' Hoops for Troops program focuses on providing recognition and a night off for Service Members and their families. The Lakers and Pechanga have endless appreciation for the men and women who are currently serving and have served, and are looking forward to continuing the program for many more years. In addition to Hoops for Troops, the Lakers recognized all who have served and are currently serving on Veteran’s Night through posts on Lakers social channels, in-game recognition, and an in-arena giveaway of a camouflage Lakers and Pechanga co-branded hat.

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Hoops for Troops 2023

Hoops for Troops presented by Pechanga Resort Casino

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Photos: Hoops for Troops 2023

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Hoops for Troops presented by Pechanga 2023

The Los Angeles Lakers and Pechanga Resort Casino have been partnered in honoring active military members across Southern California. This year, the Lakers and Pechanga invited 150 military members from Los Angeles Air Force Base and March Air Reserve, over three separate basketball clinics on the Los Angeles Lakers home court at Crypto.com Arena.

On November 2nd, 4th, and 11th the troops arrived at the arena and were met by Lakers staff and Lakers Legends James Worthy, Robert Horry, and Michael Cooper. The Lakers kicked off the basketball clinics with expressing their gratitude for the troops and families’ service and commitment. The basketball clinics consisted of drills, relays, and a friendly competition accompanied by Lakers legends.

After playing with Lakers Legends, Service Members and families received tickets to the respective games that evening where they were honored by Lakers staff, coaches, players, and of course fans.

The Lakers' Hoops for Troops program focus is to provide recognition and a night off for Service Members and their families. The Lakers and Pechanga have endless appreciation for the men and women serving and who have served and are looking forward to next year.&nbsp; In addition to Hoops for Troops, on Veteran’s Night, the Lakers recognized all who have served and are currently serving on their social channels, in-game recognition, and with their in-arena giveaway, a camouflage Lakers x Pechanga branded hat.

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Hoops for Troops 2022

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Hoops for Troops 2021

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For seven years, the Lakers and Pechanga Resort Casino have been partners in honoring active military members across Southern California. Annually, the program, Hoops for Troops, proves to be equally rewarding as it is admired.

This year, the Lakers and Pechanga invited 30 military members, on three separate occasions, to participate in a pregame basketball clinic on the acclaimed Lakers court at STAPLES Center. Watch

On November 4th, 8th, and 10th the troops arrived at the arena and were met by Lakers staff and Lakers Legends James Worthy, Robert Horry, and Michael Cooper. After the Lakers extended their gratitude for the troops’ service, the clinics commenced — complete with drills, relays, and a little friendly competition.

Robert Horry reflected on his deep respect for the military and why participating in Hoops for Troops is so significant to him explaining that, “My dad spent 28 years in the army and I saw what it did to my mother, I saw what it did to my family. It’s hard and in this day in age with everything that’s going on in the world, these troops are very important to peace in this world and so for them to take time out and for us to take time out as a Lakers organization and to honor them is always a pleasure. I’m just happy Pechanga and the Lakers let me be a part of it.”

After hanging with Big Shot, Big Game, and Coop-a-Loop, and learning the intricacies of Lakers Basketball firsthand, service members received four tickets to the respective games that evening where they were honored by Lakers staff, coaches, players, and of course fans.

At the November 10th match, the Lakers hosted Veteran’s Night where they recognized all who have served and are currently serving on their social channels, through their game entertainment, and with their in-arena giveaway, a camouflage Lakers x Pechanga branded hat.

As an organization, the Lakers' primary focus is to provide a world-class service to fans. With that being said, to take this moment and refocus their attention and efforts specifically on those men and women that serve the country is incredibly important. The Lakers and Pechanga have endless appreciation for the men and women serving and who have served and are looking forward to year eight.