2023 Bob Lanier Community Assist Award Nominees

Bob Lanier Community Assist Award Nominee: Marcus Smart

Marcus Smart, of the Boston Celtics, is dedicated to supporting pediatric cancer patients undergoing treatment and creating access to opportunity for inner-city student-athletes.

May 10, 2023

Bob Lanier Community Assist Award Nominee: Julius Randle

New York Knicks very own Julius Randle is committed to uplifting, encouraging, and providing resources to local youth and single mothers while striving to close the gap in access that many communities are facing across New York City.

May 10, 2023

Bob Lanier Community Assist Award Nominee: Dwight Powell

Dwight Powell of the Dallas Mavericks is committed to creating once in a lifetime experiences for youth and families facing challenges.

May 10, 2023

Bob Lanier Community Assist Award Nominee: Cameron Payne

Cameron Payne of the Phoenix Suns is the December NBA Cares Community Assist Award recipient. Payne is being recognized for his philanthropic endeavors to support youth and families in need.

May 10, 2023

Bob Lanier Community Assist Award Nominee: Brook Lopez

Brook Lopez, of the Milwaukee Bucks, is dedicated to youth education and making literacy programs both fun and accessible for Milwaukee Public School students.

May 10, 2023

Bob Lanier Community Assist Award Nominee: Tyrese Maxey

Tyrese Maxey of the Philadelphia Sixers is an advocate for health and wellness and strengthening communities through his work with the Tyrese Maxey Foundation, an organization dedicated to providing youth with the necessary skills and development to become the next generation of leaders in the community.

May 10, 2023

Bob Lanier Community Assist Award Nominee: James Harden

James Harden is dedicated to giving back to the local community and impacting of those with socio-economic disadvantages focusing on community development, education, entrepreneurship, the arts, fashion and sports.

May 10, 2023

Bob Lanier Community Assist Award Nominee: Pat Connaughton

Milwaukee Bucks very own Pat Connaughton remains committed to creating access to youth sports and motivating young athletes to realize their greatest potential throughout Milwaukee and his hometown of Arlington, Massachusetts.

May 10, 2023

Bob Lanier Community Assist Award Nominee: Alex Caruso

Alex Caruso of the Chicago Bulls is the January NBA Cares Community Assist Award recipient. Alex is being recognized for his ongoing effort to address food insecurity, provide essential items for those in need and create memorable experiences for youth in his community.

May 10, 2023

Bob Lanier Community Assist Award Nominee: Keita Bates-Diop

Kieta Bates-Diop, of the San Antonio Spurs, remains committed to his ongoing efforts of advocating and raising awareness on the importance of CPR training and automated external defibrillator (AED) accessibility in an effort to help prevent cardiac arrest incidents.

May 10, 2023