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The NBA's global social responsibility program that builds on our mission of addressing important social issues in the U.S. and around the world.

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Happy #EarthDay ! The NBA Family continues to use the power of 🏀 to bring awareness & drive action towards a more sustainable, cleaner, and cooler future. 🌏 #NBAGreen Learn more at
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A champion on and off the court. Happy Birthday, Kobe 💜💛
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Excited to have our friend @Elmo hanging out with @Zionwilliamson , @RjBarrett6 , and @camreddish today to celebrate @SesameStreet ’s mission to help children everywhere grow smarter, stronger, and kinder!
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Steph Curry’s whipping something up at the new #NBACares Learn and Play Zone in San Leandro, California!
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Golden State @warriors Gary Payton II ( @Garydwayne ) named winner of the 2021-22 Bob Lanier Community Assist Award presented by Kaiser Permanente ( @kpthrive ) for his ongoing support of youth facing hardships & with learning disabilities. Learn more:
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Happy 87th Birthday, @RealBillRussell ‼️
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. @rickyrubio9 flew Luca, who is battling cancer, and his family out to Madison Square Garden all the way from Spain! #TeamIsEverything
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👏 @Giannis_An34 along with his brothers, @Thanasis_ante43 and @Kostas_ante13 , donate 10,000 surgical masks to a neighborhood in Athens to help combat Coronavirus outbreak.🏀 #NBATogether #ActsOfCaring
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@nbacares
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. @jtimberlake @MarcGasol & @mconley11 brought lots of smiles and support to @StJude this season! #Hoops4StJude
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#ThankYouTD for all you've done both on and off the court!
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Kobe Bryant was one of @MakeAWish ’s Top 10 wish granters. Tonight, before wrapping up an exciting weekend, all of our All-Stars were surprised with Kobe’s No. 24 jersey! #NBACaresAS20 #NBAAllStar
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@nbacares
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Coach @KyrieIrving working on his handles at the half! #PlayUnified #NBAAllStar #KyrieIrving
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The @utahjazz 's Joe Ingles ( @Joeingles7 ) and his wife Renae open up about their 2-year old son Jacob who has been diagnosed with Autism and the many powerful things they are doing to give back to the community. #WorldAutismAwarenessDay
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👏 @DevinBook of the @Suns receives the November #NBACares Community Assist Award presented by @aboutKP from Mark West & Bob Lanier in Phoenix!
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Even on his birthday, Nick Young sets time aside for the community. He arrives at the Boys & Girls Club of San Leandro to help open a Learn & Play Zone! Happy birthday, Swaggy P.
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"I had to grow into understanding how to ask for help. I have two daughters. I gained a new sense of humanity when I looked into my daughters' eyes." - @spurs @DeMar_DeRozan #MentalHealthAwareness
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. @Warriors @KDTrey5 is this year's recipient of the Muhammad Ali Sports Humanitarian Award for his leadership and positive impact on his community! #SportsHumanitarian
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Autographs with Rodney Hood! The @cavs guard tallied 15 PTS & 6 REBS in yesterday’s #NBAFinals game.
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For father-daughter moments like this... #ThisIsWhyWePlay #LeanIn
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. @Garydwayne is nominated for the 2021-22 Seasonlong @nbacares Community Assist Award presented by @kpthrive ! RT to vote for Gary Payton II or by tweeting #NBACommunityAssist + #GaryPaytonII ! Voting ends May 14!
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Brian Scalabrine goes 1-on-1 with kids at the @ymca_boston at the newly refurbished NBA Cares Learn & Play Zone!
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7-year-old Josiah, who is officially cancer free, rang the bell to tip off tonight’s #RufflesCelebGame #NBAAllStar
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RT to cast your vote for @cavs #LeBronJames for the Seasonlong #NBACommunityAssist Award presented by @KPShare ! Learn more about @KingJames ' community efforts at !
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The @NBA & @Warriors teamed up with @kpshare & @statefarm to dedicate a new Learn and Play Zone at the Boys & Girls Club of San Leandro ( @bgcsl )! #NBAFinals
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Marcus Smart ( @smart_MS3 ) is nominated for the 2022-23 Bob Lanier Community Assist Award! VOTE NOW at Voting ends May 21! #NBACommunityAssist
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#KyrieIrving showing a young patient how to dunk! #ThisIsWhyWePlay
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#NBAXmas #NBACares ❄️ 12:00pm/et, ESPN @celtics x @Raptors ❄️ 2:30pm/et, ABC @Bucks x @sixers ❄️ 5:00pm/et, ABC @HoustonRockets x @warriors ❄️ 8:00pm/et, ABC, ESPN @LAClippers x @Lakers ❄️ 10:30pm/et, ESPN @PelicansNBA x @nuggets
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The referees of tonight’s LAL/BKN game donate their game-worn shoes in partnership with “It’s From the Sole,” as part of NBA Referees Association’s Annual Night of Giving.
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Earlier this week, @rudygobert27 flew Enzo all the way from France to celebrate his recovery from leukemia. Enzo is a huge fan of Rudy's and the @utahjazz !
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Rain or shine @StephenCurry30 steps in to help out at William Hart Elementary today with @kaboom #NBACares #NBAAllStar
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'Tis the #SeasonofGiving ! #NBACares 🤗🎁
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Congrats to the @UtahJazz 's Donovan Mitchell ( @spidadmitchell ) on winning the 2020-21 Offseason NBA Cares Community Assist Award presented by Kaiser Permanente ( @kpthrive ). Learn more about Donovan's efforts:
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Happy Birthday @S10Bird ‼️ A champion on and off the court‼️
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Thank you, New Orleans! #NBAAllStar #ThisIsWhyWePlay
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Tonight’s third annual #TotalHealthForum hosted by the @NBA & @KPShare will feature a 1:1 discussion with @Warriors @StephenCurry30 about his journey to NBA All-Star, MVP & Champion.
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. @KyrieIrving @Money23Green & @SwinCash teamed up to bring smiles to the faces of the kids at @ChildrensLA ! #NBAAllStar
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900 & counting… Every 3 @StephenCurry30 hits this season = 3 bed nets donated to @nothingbutnets ! #NBACares
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Setting records on and off the court: @stephencurry30 's 402 3-pointers = 1,206 bed nets donated to @nothingbutnets !
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"What makes me most happy and what puts me in the best place is when I know that I am being of service to other people." @trailblazers @Dame_Lillard reflects on his community efforts and what it means to win the April #NBACares Community Assist Award presented by @kpthrive
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After signing his contract with the @utahjazz , JP Gibson does some pre-game stretching with @daanteee . http://t.co/48BpuRKjJ5
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Larry Nance Jr. is focused during his Day of Service with #NBACares ! #ThisIsWhyWePlay
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Dribbling drills with @stephencurry30 at today’s 🏀 Skills Clinic w/ @specialolympics & the @warriors ! #NBAChinaGames 🇨🇳
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. @sixers @JoelEmbiid reflects on his own #BWBAfrica camp experience & the importance of giving back! #ThisIsWhyWePlay #NBAAfricaGame
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Each 3-pointer hit during #NBAGreen Week = 3 trees planted! So far, 154 3-pointers have been hit = 462 trees planted! http://t.co/IzAkLyoRRG
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Thank You #TeamGiannis ‼️ Thank you for changing lives! After 623 days in foster care, I was adopted forever‼️ #NBAAllStar
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#NBAXmas #NBACares ❄️ 12:00pm/et, ESPN @celtics x @Raptors ❄️ 2:30pm/et, ABC @Bucks x @sixers ❄️ 5:00pm/et, ABC @HoustonRockets x @warriors ❄️ 8:00pm/et, ABC, ESPN @LAClippers x @Lakers ❄️ 10:30pm/et, ESPN @PelicansNBA x @nuggets
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"I've gotten more disciplined, I work harder, I work smarter, I love on my people harder....it just keeps improving everything else for me." @Dame_Lillard on the importance of hard work, compassion, & humility for his success on & off the court.. #MindHealth
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Next stop for @Giannis_An34 of @Bucks . Serving food at St. Vincent de Paul!
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. @DevinBook helps build a @kaboom playground at #NBACares #NBAAllStar Day of Service!
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. @DevinBook of the @Suns has been nominated for the Seasonlong NBA Cares Community Assist Award pres. by @kpthrive ! To vote for Devin, retweet this post, or post with #NBACommunityAssist + #DevinBooker OR Vote here:
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Rising Star 🌟 @spidadmitchell talks Day of Service and what it means to give back 🔊🙌 #NBACares #NBAAllStar @utahjazz
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. @NBA players hit 992 3-pointers during #NBAGreen Week = 2,976 trees planted! @StephenCurry30 led the way with 24 3s! http://t.co/yuTSWm7XMC
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The @warriors & Commissioner Adam Silver cut the ribbon on a new Learn & Play Center in Oakland! #NBACares
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Happy #4thofJuly ! 🏀🇺🇸
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This #MemorialDay , we remember those who have made the ultimate sacrifice
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Congrats to @cavs @kevinlove on being the recipient of the 2020 Arthur Ashe Courage Award at this year's @ESPYS for his work as an advocate of mental health and removing the stigmas surrounding it. #NBATogether
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Last night, @Lakers @KingJames received the Offseason #NBACares Community Assist Award presented by @kpshare !
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🌟 Luka making wishes come true 🌟 #NBAAllStar
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. @Celtics Jaylen Brown ( @FCHWPO ) is the recipient of the 2019-20 End-of-Season NBA Cares Community Assist Award presented by @kpthrive for continuously demonstrating leadership in Boston & Atlanta, organizing action & advocating for racial and educational equity.
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10-year-old Ezra Frech ( @teamezra05 ) gives motivational speech & practices with @warriors !
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The Unified Game has officially tipped off courtesy of #StephenCurry 's toss. #NBACares
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A message from @StephenCurry30 to our frontline heroes via @Viber ! #NBATogether #ActsOfCaring
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Happy #4thofJuly ‼️ 🏀🇺🇸
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"The best thing that I did was to come out and say ‘Hey, I need some help’” - @kevinlove . As we celebrate #WorldMentalHealthDay , we encourage everyone to ask for help. You can learn more about the importance of emotional well-being at .
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Congrats to @warriors Gary Payton II on receiving the January NBA Cares Community Assist Award presented by Kaiser Permanente ( @kpthrive ) !!
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. @klaythompson lends a hand with building flowerbeds at the Little Rock apartments with @myUWCC during Day of Service. #NBAAllStar ⁠ ⁠ #NBACares
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“This is a big day.” Hear from @Giannis_An34 after a day of giving back in Milwaukee.
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Even on his birthday, Jordan Clarkson takes pictures with fans! #ThisIsWhyWePlay
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LeBron James hits the game-winner and #TeamLeBron earns $450,000 for the Kent State ( @kentstate ) I Promise Scholars Program ( @ljfamfoundation )‼️ #NBAAllStar
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Passing drills with @KDTrey5 at today’s Shanghai 🏀 Skills Clinic! #NBACares #NBAChinaGames 🇨🇳
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. @NBAAllStar #DraymondGreen shares a few words with a patient at the Children’s Hospital Los Angeles! #ThisIsWhyWePlay
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Happy #EarthDay ! There a lot of small things we can all do to make a difference and live a more sustainable lifestyle. For #NBAGreen tips visit . 💚♻️🌎
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"There is no shame in asking for help. You're not weak for it. By sharing these experiences and admitting that you're going through something and talking to someone, you'll be stronger for it, you'll be better for it." - @kevinlove
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Damian Lillard on the importance of bringing together youth from different neighborhoods of Chicago #NBAVoices #NBACaresAS20 @AftrSchoolMttrs x @YG_Chicago x Chicago CRED
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. @KingJames had a special gift for @SpecialOlympics MVP Aaron Miller after last night's game!
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All-access: The @NBA and @Raptors opened a new NBA Cares Learn & Play Centre presented by @aboutKP at the Jimmie Simpson Recreation Centre.
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RT to cast your vote for @warriors #KevinDurant for the Seasonlong #NBACommunityAssist Award presented by @KPShare ! Learn more about @KDTrey5 's community efforts at !
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Coach Brett Brown recently hosted the @sixers third annual Bounce Out The Stigma clinic for children with Autism. #WorldAutismAwarenessDay
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👏 Congrats to @DevinBook of the @Suns for being named the winner of the 2020-21 Seasonlong NBA Cares Community Assist Award presented by Kaiser Permanente ( @kpthrive )‼️ Learn more about Devin's efforts:
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Great #LeanInTogether moment! @StephenCurry30 & his daughter Riley are headed to the #NBAFinals ! http://t.co/gLdQe0LQJf
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During #NBACares All-Star Day of Service, @warriors @KDTrey5 joined @baby2baby to provide diapers to families in need! #NBAAllStar
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Surprise‼ Last night @dallasmavs #NBAAllStar @luka7doncic surprised 8 @MakeAWish children sharing words of wisdom and answering questions about his first dunk, what it was like to be drafted and what he wants to be remembered for.
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#HerTimeToPlay @Warriors @StephenCurry30 & @KlayThompson made dreams come true for Wichita West High School girls basketball players after their season was ended due to low numbers. Read more:
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That feeling when #TeamLeBron wins your charity @RMFYCharlotte $350,000! #NBAAllStar
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Congrats to @cp3 on being named @ESPN Sports Humanitarian of the Year!
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. @spidadmitchell of the @UtahJazz has been nominated for the Seasonlong NBA Cares Community Assist Award pres. by @kpthrive ! To vote for Donovan, retweet this post, or post with #NBACommunityAssist + #DonovanMitchell
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"My wife is my No. 1 teammate. We go 50/50 on everything we do." - @PelicansNBA @Jrue_Holiday11 #LeanInTogether .
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🏀The @NBA & @Suns teamed up with @StateFarm & @kpthrive to unveil a newly refurbished basketball court at Maryvale Community Center in Phoenix‼️ #NBAFinals
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. @Quese_22 and @DevinBook have fun during today's day of service with @kaboom #NBACares #NBAAllStar
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Last night Kayden had his wish come true at the #NBAFinals ! @MakeAWish
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. @RealDealBeal23 leads the @NBA in miles run with 195.3 miles. That’s equal to 10,970 basketball courts! Check out the rest of the leaders! #NBAFIT
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