NBA Greats Recognized for “All-Star” Character, Saturday, Feb. 16

Athletes in Action’s All-Star Breakfast Honors NBA Personalities Who Inspire Others on and off the Court

NEW ORLEANS, Jan. 29, 2008—During the 2008 NBA All-Star Weekend in New Orleans (Saturday, Feb. 16) a group of NBA "All-Stars" will receive some well-deserved attention, not only as great athletes-but also as positive role models.

Hosted by international sports ministry Athletes in Action, the annual All-Star Breakfast honors NBA personalities who show exemplary leadership, character and integrity. The event also gives sports fans the opportunity to get "up close and personal" with professional coaches and players who will share inspiring stories about success, overcoming failure and the importance of faith.

Sports celebrities joining Athletes in Action for the 2008 All-Star Breakfast include: 

• Ernie Johnson, studio host for Inside the NBA on TNT

• Bobby Jones, 1983 NBA Champion (Philadelphia 76ers)

• Allan Houston, former N.Y. Knicks star and two-time NBA All-Star (2000, 2001)

• Jerry Colangelo, managing director of USA Basketball and chairman/CEO of the Phoenix Suns

• George Shinn, owner of the New Orleans Hornets

This year's All-Star Breakfast will also feature the presentation of two new awards to recognize "All-Star" role models for their contributions on the court, in the workplace, in the home and in the community:

• The Jerry Colangelo Award to a current or former NBA coach, owner or executive

• The Bobby Jones Award to a current or former NBA player

WHAT: Athletes in Action's All-Star Breakfast

WHEN: Saturday, Feb. 16
8:30 - 10:30 a.m. (CST)

WHERE: Sheraton New Orleans
500 Canal St., New Orleans, LA 

For ticket information, visit www.AllStarBreakfast.com or call (800) 416-9473.

The All-Star Breakfast is a part of the Athletes in Action Sports Legend Series, which also includes the Super Bowl Breakfast, the Legends of the Hardwood Breakfast (held annually during Final Four weekend) and the Night of Champions dinner.  The series is designed to honor athletes and coaches who model exemplary character, values, integrity and faith. For more information about the
Athletes in Action Sports Legend Series visit www.AIASportsLegendSeries.com.

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