by Anthony Suntay

WHILE Kobe Bryant and the rest of the Los Angeles Lakers enjoy the spoils of their victory, not everyone in the National Basketball Association is having their vacation.

This time of the year is very busy, especially for assistant coaches, retired stars, and the regional office executives.

Last month, I was fortunate to have been invited to watch and cover the NBA Basketball without Borders program in Singapore.

This is an outreach endeavor that uses basketball to influence positive social change and they showcase past and present NBA players, with this year’s edition having Atlanta’s Al Horford, Houston’s Trevor Ariza, Minnesota’s Corey Brewer, Sacramento’s Francisco Garcia, and Chicago’s Taj Gibson, and former hoopster’s Bob McAdoo and Joe Wolf.

The program incorporates basketball instruction and educational programs that create a forum for important social issues like HIV/AIDS prevention, while emphasizing the importance of education, health, and wellness. Continue reading »