The Cavaliers not only Defend The Land on the court, but off of it as well. The
team ‘defends’ the community, working to make a positive impact on the lives of
families across Northeast Ohio. As part of the 2017 NBA Finals, the Cavs
partnered with the NBA to leave a lasting legacy for children and families in
the East Tech High School area, in the form of a newly renovated and rejuvenated
Boys & Girls Teen Club at the school.
View snapshots from the event.
On Thursday, many City, County, Cavs and NBA dignitaries gathered to unveil and
formally open the new “NBA Cares Learn & Play Center” at the Boys & Girls Teen
Club at East Tech High School. The Learn & Play Center will provide youth in the
area with a safe place to play and resources to help them explore educational
interests.
In a press conference emceed by NBATV’s Ahmad Rashad, guests in attendance –
including 100 kids from the Boys & Girls Clubs of Cleveland – heard from many
including Mayor Frank Jackson and Cuyahoga County Executive Armond Budish, as
well as Cavaliers CEO, Len Komoroski, Cavs General Manager David Griffin, and
player James Jones.
Head Coach Tyronn Lue and his staff were joined by players Channing Frye,
Derrick Williams, Richard Jefferson, Kay Felder and Jones for the official
ribbon cutting to formally open the new space.
All of the VIPs – including Cuyahoga County Councilman Pernel Jones Jr,
Cleveland City Councilwoman Phyllis Cleveland, Cleveland City Council President
Kevin Kelley, and Cleveland Metropolitan School District CEO Eric Gordon – then
spent time in the new Club room interacting with the kids.
The transformed space includes new computers, tablets and other digital tools,
along with furniture, books, basketball equipment and much more.
Player: Kay Felder
Player: Channing Frye
Player: Richard Jefferson
Player: James Jones
Player: Derrick Williams
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