NBA stars to aid Katrina victims
2005-09-08 10:40
Houston, Texas - LeBron James and Kevin Garnett will lead a group of African-American all-stars in an exhibition basketball game to raise money for the victims of Hurricane Katrina.
"The game is a show of our support and solidarity for those affected by this natural disaster," organizer and former pro player Kenny Smith said.
"As professional athletes we've been very privileged and this is one way we can help take care of our own."
NBA Hurricane Relief Game
Kobe Bryant, Amare Stoudemire and Dwyane Wade will also take part in the National Basketball Association Hurricane Relief Game here on Sunday.
Participating players will donate funds and supplies valued at more than $1m for victims.
New Orleans is more than two-thirds black and over 30% of the population lived below the poverty level.
Hundreds of thousands of blacks had no cars and could not evacuate when it came time to leave.
- AFP