The ‘Hoops for Troops’ week is here! It is a time during the season when NBA teams honor and support the US military in unique ways. On Friday night, the Golden State Warriors decided to do something rare to express their gratitude for those who serve. They did this in an extremely impressive and eye-catching way.
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While USA basketball dedicates an entire month to honor and thank the country’s forces, this year the NBA decided to continue this venture all year long. Furthermore, teams started posting videos with members of the military earlier this month.
‘Hoops for Troops’ with Stephen Curry and the Warriors
During the warm-up session, US military personnel presented the game ball to Stephen Curry and the Warriors. As the players prepared for the game, three members of the US military dropped down on ropes. They made their way down with ease and in style. Following this, one member was seen spinning the ball on his index finger.
Now THIS is how to deliver the game ball 🏀 pic.twitter.com/bZIWbXlonp
— Warriors on NBCS (@NBCSWarriors) November 12, 2022
This happened prior to the game against the Cleveland Cavaliers. The Golden State Warriors‘?NBCS media page posted the video. The post was captioned, “Now THIS is how to deliver the game ball”.?With that said, other NBA teams have also contributed to the ‘Hoops for Troops’ week.
More troops celebrated around the NBA
The Dallas Mavericks were seen on the court playing ball with some members of the armed forces. They also spent time packing meals and interacting with the community.
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Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Milwaukee Bucks honored the military by inviting them to hold the US flag across the court during the national anthem. Additionally, around 50 members of the military were given courtside seats for the game between the Bucks and the Detroit Pistons.
Members of the Houston Rockets?team spent a day helping an elementary school by painting the curbs and making additions to the school library. They did this in association with local military organizations.
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Such initiatives and activities reported across the league are set to continue for the rest of the month. With that said, it is believed that the NBA aims to echo “Thank you for your service”?throughout the year.