Saturday: Awards Presented to NBA Personalities Who Inspire Others with Their “All-Star” Character

Athletes in Action's All-Star Breakfast Honors NBA Players, Coaches and Execs Who Understand that Being a Role Model Is Not a Game

NEW ORLEANS, Feb. 12, 2008— 

WHAT:

2008 All-Star Breakfast, hosted by Athletes in Action The All-Star Breakfast will feature the first-ever presentations of the new Bobby Jones Award and Jerry Colangelo Award-recognizing "All-Star" role models in the NBA for their outstanding character, leadership and integrity both on and off the court.

WHEN:

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

WHERE:

Sheraton New Orleans
500 Canal St., New Orleans

WHO:

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

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

George Shinn, owner of the New Orleans Hornets 

MEDIA: 

The All-Star Breakfast is open to the media. Credentials can be obtained at the event.

On-site contact:  Dave Lower (513) 659-9181

Program participants will be available for interviews immediately following the breakfast program.

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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