Maurice Cheeks, Natalie Gilbert reunite

Natalie Gilbert, Maurice Cheeks reunite 22 years after memorable moment during national anthem
Twenty-two years after her last national anthem performance before a Portland Trail Blazers game, Natalie Gilbert was back Wednesday night to sing "The Star-Spangled Banner" with Maurice Cheeks in attendance.
Knicks’ assistant Maurice Cheeks watches national anthem singer nail performance 22 years later
Natalie Zito was back in the building that changed her life, performing a stunning rendition of "The Star-Spangled Banner."
Maurice Cheeks, Natalie Gilbert reunite as Trail Blazers welcome back anthem singer
Prior to a 2003 Trail Blazers playoff game, then-13-year-old Natalie Gilbert stumbled on her words during the national anthem, before then-Portland head coach Maurice Cheeks stepped up to help.
Natalie Gilbert returns to sing national anthem at Trail Blazers game with Maurice Cheeks on hand
Natalie Gilbert returned to sing at the Moda Center 22 years after she received an assist from Cheeks while struggling with the lyrics.
NBA Coach Reunites With National Anthem Singer Decades Later In Sweet Moment
NBA fans witnessed a heartwarming moment on Wednesday when a national anthem singer reunited with longtime coach Maurice Cheeks, who memorably showed his support as she struggled to perform over two decades ago. Singer Natalie Gilbert (now Natalie Zito) was tasked with performing the anthem at a 2003 playoff game when she stumbled over the lyrics.
Maurice Cheeks reunites at Blazers game with national anthem singer he famously helped in full-circle moment
The national anthem has become a staple of major American sporting events, and with versions sung every single night, every sport has its share of infamous performances. One that stands out in NBA history came back in 2003,
Hosted on MSN11mon
"Doc will always be my number one player" - Maurice Cheeks picked Michael Jordan as the GOAT in 1996
Maurice Cheeks was asked by SLAM magazine in 1996 who the greatest basketball player of all time was. And while the legendary Philadelphia 76ers guard paid tribute to his teammate, Julius Erving ...
Dallas Morning News28d
Brion Raven’s coaching journey from the NBA to South Grand Prairie was full of lessons
In 2005, as a video coordinator intern for the Philadelphia 76ers, Raven was tasked with scouting players and occasionally chauffeuring then-head coach Maurice Cheeks. One day, while driving ...
Sports Illustrated26d
Six-Time NBA Champion Gives Himself New Nickname After Physique Change
That was the case in 1982 when the Philadelphia 76ers somehow traded for reigning league MVP Moses Malone, pairing him with Hall of Famers Julius Erving, Bobby Jones and Maurice Cheeks.
National Basketball Association6y
Maurice Cheeks Hall of Fame
If you are having difficulty accessing any content on this website, please visit our Accessibility page. NBA.com is part of Warner Media, LLC’s Turner Sports & Entertainment Digital Network ...
NBA Draft 2024 Best Remaining Players - ESPN
ESPN BET Sportsbook is owned and operated by PENN Entertainment, Inc. and its subsidiaries ('PENN'). ESPN BET is available in states where PENN is licensed to offer sports wagering. Must be 21+ to ...