NBA NEWS - Clippers' Terance Mann named NBA Cares Bob Lanier Community Assist Award February winner

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Mann and his foundation hosted youth basketball clinics in Los Angeles, Pittsburgh and his home state of Massachusetts, along with backpack and school supply distributions and academic fairs, furthering his commitment to support the youth in the communities in which he has been a part of - THIS DAY IN THE NBA

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Saturday March 30, 2024

The NBA announced LA Clippers guard Terance Mann as the NBA Cares Bob Lanier Community Assist Award winner for the month of February. Mann is being recognized for his efforts in promoting youth mentorship and community engagement through his foundation, the Terance Mann Complete Player Foundation.

Mann will receive the David Robinson trophy and the NBA will donate $10,000 to the Terance Mann Complete Player Foundation. Earlier this year, the Terance Mann Complete Player Foundation and Big Brothers Big Sisters of Los Angeles (BBBSLA) announced a partnership focused on mentorship and community engagement. As part of the partnership, Mann helps recruit volunteer mentors for BBBSLA and addresses the critical need to have strong role models for young individuals in the community. The partnership is the first for BBBSLA with an NBA player and includes basketball camps and clinics, VIP experiences at LA Clippers games and more.

"I started the Terance Mann Complete Player Foundation last summer because I know personally what support and positive influence can do to help children," said Mann. "When I was a kid, I told myself that if I had the opportunity to help change families' lives like others did for me, I would. Being an NBA player is about much more than making a difference for my team on the court. It's my job to help the kids who will come after me achieve success off the court too."

In addition to his partnership with BBBSLA, Mann and his foundation hosted youth basketball clinics in Los Angeles, Pittsburgh and his home state of Massachusetts, along with backpack and school supply distributions and academic fairs, furthering his commitment to support the youth in the communities in which he has been a part of. The Terance Mann Complete Player Foundation and Skechers also hosted a fundraiser event in Los Angeles with all donations from the event going directly to the Terance Mann Scholarship Program, which helps provide students with resources and support to be successful.

Mann will be recognized in-arena as the NBA Cares Bob Lanier Community Assist Award winner during pre-game of the Mar. 25 Pacers-Clippers game. LA Clippers Chairman Steve Ballmer and Halo Sports and Entertainment CEO and LA Clippers President of Business Operations Gillian Zucker will present him with the award.

The NBA Cares Bob Lanier Community Assist Award honors Bob Lanier, an NBA League Office executive and NBA Cares Ambassador for more than 30 years. He had an enormous influence on the NBA family and young people globally, traveling the world to teach the values of the game and making a positive impact through his kindness and generosity. The legacy he built will continue to live on through the NBA Cares Bob Lanier Community Assist Award recognition, which honors the next generation of players' commitment to positively impacting their community throughout the NBA season. Each monthly winner receives the David Robinson trophy and the NBA makes a donation to the charity or foundation of the player's choice.

THIS DAY IN THE NBA

March 30, 1976 Paul Silas of the Boston Celtics joined Bill Russell and Bill Bridges as the third player in NBA history to collect 10,000 rebounds before scoring 10,000 points.

March 30, 1979 Robert Parish of Golden State became the first Warrior in 10 years (since Nate Thurmond) to get at least 30 points and 30 rebounds in a game. Parish scored 30 points and hauled down 32 boards as the host Warriors defeated New York, 114-98.

March 30, 1980 San Antonio’s George Gervin becomes the fifth player to win at least three consecutive scoring titles, joining George Mikan, Neil Johnston, Wilt Chamberlain and Bob McAdoo. Michael Jordan would later join that select circle.

March 30, 1986 The Boston Celtics tied an NBA record by beating New Jersey 122-117 for Boston’s 27th consecutive homecourt victory, matching the single-season mark set by the Minneapolis Lakers in 1950. The Celtics eventually extended their record streak to 38 games, over two seasons, before losing to Washington in Hartford on Dec. 2, 1986.

March 30, 1995 Chicago beat Boston 100-82 to win the first of an NBA record 44 consecutive home games (over two seasons) before losing to Charlotte 98-97 on April 8, 1996.

March 30, 2000 The United Nations Drug Control Program (UNDCP) and the NBA teamed up to produce an anti-drug public service announcement featuring Sacramento Kings center Vlade Divac. The NBA Store hosted a special press conference featuring Divac on two-way video to announce his participation as the United Nations Drug Control Program Goodwill Ambassador for Sports Against Drugs.

March 30, 2000 NBA.com launched NBA.com/UK, a special online section customized for basketball fans in the United Kingdom. NBA.com/UK features information relevant to UK fans, including television listings for NBA games and shows on ITV and TNT, local event information, features and statistics. Fans are also be able to participate in interactive activities such as special player chats and mailboxes.

March 30, 2000 The NBA/National Basketball Players Association (NBPA) Prohibited Substances Committee adds Androstenedione (Andro), along with eight additional substances, to the list of steroids banned by the NBA/NBPA Anti-Drug Agreement. The Committee, jointly appointed by the NBA and NBPA, includes three experts in the field of illegal and performance enhancing drugs. The steroids added by the Committee to the list of Prohibited Substances are as follows: Androstenedione, Dehydroepiandrosterone (DHEA), Fluoxymesterone, Methyltestosterone, Nandrolone, Oxandrolone, Oxymetholone, Stanozolol and Testosterone.

March 30, 2001 The Philadelphia 76ers retired the uniform number 34 in honor of Charles Barkley, who played eight seasons for the Sixers from 1984 to 1992. Barkley became the seventh player in 76ers’ history to have his number retired.

March 30, 2001 John Stockton of the Utah Jazz played in the 1,330th game of his NBA career, a 95-88 win over Cleveland, and moved into third place all-time in NBA games played. Stockton trailed only Robert Parish (1,611 games) and Kareem Abdul-Jabbar (1,560).

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