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he Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame announced in July that NBRPA board member Nancy Lieberman was the recipient of the 2017 Mannie Jackson – Basketball’s Human Spirit Award. Bob Hurley and Dwyane Wade were also named recipients of the prestigious award, which recognizes exceptional humanitarians who have used basketball as a platform to improve the world around them, while creating opportunities for the next generation of leaders. Lieberman is a basketball trailblazer who has stamped her name throughout the history books. She currently serves as an assistant coach for the Sacramento Kings in addition to her NBRPA duties.
WNBA legend Nancy Lieberman speaks with a child during the unveiling of the JW Ray Learning Center presented by HP and State Farm on June 6, 2011 in Dallas, Texas.
Head Coach Nancy Lieberman of the Texas Legends celebrates her teams victory over the Austin Toros on April 2, 2011 at the Cedar Park Center in Cedar Park, Texas.
Through Nancy Lieberman Charities, she is committed to promoting healthy lifestyles and developing educational opportunities for economically disadvantaged youth. Since its inception, Nancy Lieberman Charities has served over 3 million children through a variety of programs including college scholarships, laptop and school supply giveaways, and basketball court and playground installations. Over the past 36 years, an additional 4 million children have participated in Nancy Lieberman basketball camps and clinics as well. In 2016, Lieberman developed Kids & Cops Dream Courts, as a means to foster positive relationships between youth and Police Departments across the country, starting with 12 courts and clinics in the Dallas area. Nancy Lieberman Charities continues to be a catalyst for the development of young girls and boys throughout the country by using basketball as a motivational tool. We sat down with Nancy to discuss the prestigious award, and her impact on and off the basketball court.
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