Highlights from the 2012 All-Star Breakfast

April 18, 2012 in Featured, Press with 0 Comments

David Robinson and Pat Williams Honored at All-Star Breakfast

 

Athletes in Action hosted the seventh annual All-Star Breakfast on Feb. 25 in Orlando, Fla., during the NBA All-Star Weekend. The event recognized individuals from the NBA community for their character, leadership, and faith on the court, at home, and in the community.

 

David Robinson, former NBA All-Star and MVP with the San Antonio Spurs, was honored with the Bobby Jones Award in recognition of his legacy of service and philanthropy. Pat Williams, senior vice president of the Orlando Magic known for his positive attitude and community involvement, received the Jerry Colangelo Award.

 

Other special guests in attendance were Jerry Colangelo, chairman of Team USA Basketball; Bobby Jones, former NBA star with the Philadelphia 76ers; Donnie Nelson, general manager and president of basketball operations for the Dallas Mavericks; Alex Martins, CEO of the Orlando Magic; Rich DeVos, co-founder of Amway and the Orlando Magic, and Christian recording artist Karyn Williams (Pat’s daughter), who provided special music for the event. Simon Bailey, founder of the Brilliance Institute, and Dante Marchitelli, Orlando Magic sideline reporter, co-emceed the event.

 

Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer welcomed guests to the breakfast, joking that, “we can pray for one thing – that Dwight Howard stays in Orlando.” Dyer also commented on the privilege of hosting the All-Star Weekend.

 

Upon receiving their awards, Robinson and Williams both spoke about the importance of their faith, and the difference it has made in their lives. Williams’ daughter, Karyn, who performed at the breakfast, surprised her dad with a special song she had written for him, which she sang before he received the Colangelo Award.

 

At the end of the event, Robinson and Corwin Anthony, director of the AIA Pro Ministry, explained how to become a Christian and gave guests an opportunity to learn more about becoming a Christian and how to grow in their faith by indicating their desire on comment cards.

 

Highlights from the 2011 All-Star Breakfast

March 1, 2011 in Uncategorized with 0 Comments

It was a great day as men of integrity and character were awarded with the Jerry Colangelo and Bobby Jones awards. The Jerry Colangelo Award went to Del Harris who was the NBA Coach of the year for the LA Lakers in 194-95 and led the Houston Rockets to the NBA Finals in 1981. The Bobby Jones Award went to AC Green who has 3 NBA titles with the LA Lakers and was an NBA All-Star in 1990. Another highlight of morning was a tribute to Coach John Wooden including Keith Erikson, Andre McCarter, John Vallely, Ralph Drollinger, Ann Meyer Drysdale and his daughter Nan Wooden.

HONORING NBA VETERANS WHO SCORE POINTS FOR CHARACTER

February 2, 2010 in Press with 0 Comments

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

DALLAS, Feb. 2, 2010—There’s more to being an “All-Star” than putting a ball through a hoop—and that’s why during the 2010 NBA All-Star Weekend in Dallas some NBA veterans will receive recognition for the extra points they score as men of strong character and integrity.

Hosted by international sports ministry Athletes in Action, the annual All-Star Breakfast honors NBA personalities who are true role models both on and off the court. The event also gives sports fans the opportunity to hear from professional coaches and players who will share personal and inspiring stories about success, overcoming failure and the importance of faith. Sports celebrities joining Athletes in Action for the 2010 All-Star Breakfast include:

  • Charlie Ward, NBA veteran and Heisman Trophy winner who helped lead the New York
  • Knicks to the NBA Finals in 1999, 2010 Bobby Jones Award recipient
  • Don Carter, the first owner of the Dallas Mavericks, 2010 Jerry Colangleo Award recipient\
  • Avery Johnson, ESPN basketball analyst for the NBA
  • Del Harris, NBA veteran coach
  • Norm Sonju, former Dallas Maverick’s president and GM
  • Bobby Jones, 1983 NBA Champion (Philadelphia 76ers)
  • Jerry Colangelo, chairman USA Men’s Basketball

During the All-Star Breakfast Athletes in Action will present the Jerry Colangelo Award and the  Bobby Jones Award—which recognize “All-Star” role models for their contributions on the court, in the workplace, in the home and in the community.

 

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.