Earlier this year, Charlotte Hornets forward Cody Zeller came to New York City for a surprise. As part of the NBA Cares Hoops for Troops Week in November, Zeller came to the NBA Store in NYC and surprised a military family, treating them to a shopping spree and shopping alongside them for the holiday season.
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The Hann family had previously lost their son and brother during military service, and was selected for the NBA Store event by the Tragedy Assistance Program (TAPS), who offers help, hope, and healing to all those grieving the death of a loved one serving in America’s Armed Forces. The NBA works with TAPS year-round on a wide range of events and partnerships, working to bring comfort to families who have lost loved ones serving in the military. “Obviously our soldiers are heroes, but the families back home without their spouse, siblings, or relatives are just as big of heroes for the sacrifice that they make as well,” Zeller said, according to the NBA.
The Hann family picked up some fun items and had a blast with @CodyZeller! @TAPSorg X @nbacares #HoopsForTroops pic.twitter.com/7CU9jGjSEz — NBA (@NBA) November 19, 2019
The NBA Store event was part of that, and on top of the spree, Zeller also presented the family with with tickets to the Hornets game against the Brooklyn Nets, which happened the following day. The family got to participate in a pregame shootaround, and had a fan tunnel experience and meet-and-greets with NBA players, coaches and referees for the game.
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For Zeller, the surprise and event was something close to home for him: Zeller’s grandpa served in the Army. Zeller first got involved with TAPS National “Good Grief” camp in May, and is passionate about the organization’s efforts working with families.
The NBA and @TAPSorg invited the Hann family to the @NBASTORE for a surprise visit from @CodyZeller in celebration of @nbacares Hoops For Troops Week! pic.twitter.com/j9quqBiYTV — NBA (@NBA) November 19, 2019
Here’s a look at Zeller and the family during the event:
A wonderful evening of surprises for @TAPSorg family, thanks to our good friend @CodyZeller and the @NBA & @NBASTORE 🏀🇺🇸 The family enjoyed a tour – and were surprised with a visit from Cody, a shopping spree and tickets to tomorrow @hornets game! #HoopsForTroops pic.twitter.com/OOj6RguOft — teams4taps (@teams4taps) November 20, 2019
NBA Here’s a bit more about what the NBA did during NBA Cares Hoops for Troops Week (info courtesy of the NBA):
More on NBA Cares Hoops for Troops Week: From Nov. 7-15, the NBA honored members of our Armed Forces as part of Veterans Day, working with members of local military installations and the Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors (TAPS) to host Hoops for Troops events for service members and those who have lost loved ones serving in the armed forces. Throughout the week, NBA teams, players, coaches and referees worked closely with members of the military to make a positive impact in communities and honor our troops in arena. Additionally, the league also during NBA Cares Hoops for Troops Week: Encouraged fans to participate in the “Hoops for Troops” challenge on the mobile basketball training app HomeCourt. Users who make 50 shots or complete 50 dribbles during the workout will unlock a special Hoops for Troops badge and yield a $1 donation to TAPS. The challenge uses the app’s unique “train and play” model that helps anyone get better at basketball – from your shots, to your dribbling, to your movement – by combining proven training concepts with real-time analysis. Hosted a wheelchair basketball game on Friday, Nov. 15, leading service members from the Walter Reed National Military Medical Center with former NBA/WNBA players Buck Williams and Taj McWilliams-Franklin serving as honorary coaches. Expanded year-round opportunities for youth basketball leagues on military installations around the world, inviting programs to sign up without cost to be a Jr. NBA Military League. Registered leagues will receive a complimentary Jr. NBA Welcome Kit consisting of gear and equipment, Jr. NBA uniforms, access to the Jr. NBA Coach App featuring practice plans and instructional videos, and more.
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Earlier this year, Charlotte Hornets forward Cody Zeller came to New York City for a surprise. As part of the NBA Cares Hoops for Troops Week in November, Zeller came to the NBA Store in NYC and surprised a military family, treating them to a shopping spree and shopping alongside them for the holiday season.
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The Hann family had previously lost their son and brother during military service, and was selected for the NBA Store event by the Tragedy Assistance Program (TAPS), who offers help, hope, and healing to all those grieving the death of a loved one serving in America’s Armed Forces. The NBA works with TAPS year-round on a wide range of events and partnerships, working to bring comfort to families who have lost loved ones serving in the military.
How NBA Players Around the League Are Giving Back This Thanksgiving
Read article
How NBA Players Around the League Are Giving Back This Thanksgiving
“Obviously our soldiers are heroes, but the families back home without their spouse, siblings, or relatives are just as big of heroes for the sacrifice that they make as well,” Zeller said, according to the NBA.
The Hann family picked up some fun items and had a blast with @CodyZeller! @TAPSorg X @nbacares #HoopsForTroops pic.twitter.com/7CU9jGjSEz
— NBA (@NBA) November 19, 2019
The NBA Store event was part of that, and on top of the spree, Zeller also presented the family with with tickets to the Hornets game against the Brooklyn Nets, which happened the following day. The family got to participate in a pregame shootaround, and had a fan tunnel experience and meet-and-greets with NBA players, coaches and referees for the game.
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For Zeller, the surprise and event was something close to home for him: Zeller’s grandpa served in the Army. Zeller first got involved with TAPS National “Good Grief” camp in May, and is passionate about the organization’s efforts working with families.
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The NBA and @TAPSorg invited the Hann family to the @NBASTORE for a surprise visit from @CodyZeller in celebration of @nbacares Hoops For Troops Week! pic.twitter.com/j9quqBiYTV
Here’s a look at Zeller and the family during the event:
A wonderful evening of surprises for @TAPSorg family, thanks to our good friend @CodyZeller and the @NBA & @NBASTORE 🏀🇺🇸 The family enjoyed a tour – and were surprised with a visit from Cody, a shopping spree and tickets to tomorrow @hornets game! #HoopsForTroops pic.twitter.com/OOj6RguOft
— teams4taps (@teams4taps) November 20, 2019
Here’s a bit more about what the NBA did during NBA Cares Hoops for Troops Week (info courtesy of the NBA):
- More on NBA Cares Hoops for Troops Week:
- From Nov. 7-15, the NBA honored members of our Armed Forces as part of Veterans Day, working with members of local military installations and the Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors (TAPS) to host Hoops for Troops events for service members and those who have lost loved ones serving in the armed forces. Throughout the week, NBA teams, players, coaches and referees worked closely with members of the military to make a positive impact in communities and honor our troops in arena. Additionally, the league also during NBA Cares Hoops for Troops Week:
- Encouraged fans to participate in the “Hoops for Troops” challenge on the mobile basketball training app HomeCourt. Users who make 50 shots or complete 50 dribbles during the workout will unlock a special Hoops for Troops badge and yield a $1 donation to TAPS.
- The challenge uses the app’s unique “train and play” model that helps anyone get better at basketball – from your shots, to your dribbling, to your movement – by combining proven training concepts with real-time analysis.
- Hosted a wheelchair basketball game on Friday, Nov. 15, leading service members from the Walter Reed National Military Medical Center with former NBA/WNBA players Buck Williams and Taj McWilliams-Franklin serving as honorary coaches.
- Expanded year-round opportunities for youth basketball leagues on military installations around the world, inviting programs to sign up without cost to be a Jr. NBA Military League. Registered leagues will receive a complimentary Jr. NBA Welcome Kit consisting of gear and equipment, Jr. NBA uniforms, access to the Jr. NBA Coach App featuring practice plans and instructional videos, and more.
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