Coach Azzi is a huge advocate of NBA/WNBA Cares, the league’s global community outreach initiative that addresses important social issues such as education, youth and family development, and health and wellness. The NBA and WNBA, its teams, and players support a range of programs, partners and initiatives that strive to positively impact children and families worldwide.

As part of the league’s mission to demonstrate leadership in social responsibility, NBA/WNBA Cares reaches communities through philanthropy, hands-on service and legacy projects. Since October 2005 when NBA/WNBA Cares was launched, the league, players and teams have raised more than $145 million for charity, provided more than 1.4 million hours of hands-on service, and built more than 525 places where kids and families can live, learn or play in communities around the world. 

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