NBA: Giannis, Zion pledge assistance for idled arena workers
4 years, 9 months ago

NBA: Giannis, Zion pledge assistance for idled arena workers

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NBA MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo and New Orleans Pelicans rookie Zion Williamson pledged on Friday to provide financial assistance to workers at stadiums who will suffer wage losses during the coronavirus pandemic. Antetokounmpo announced he would give $100,000 for workers at the Milwaukee Bucks' FiServ Forum and Williamson has promised to cover the salaries of all employees at the Smoothie King Center for the next month. “My mother has always set an example for me about being respectful for others and being grateful for what we have, and so today I am pledging to cover the salaries for all of those Smoothie King Center workers for the next 30 days.” Friday's moves come a day after Cleveland Cavaliers forward Kevin Love committed $100,000 to the team's arena workers and support staff. Detroit Pistons Blake Griffin is chipping in with $100,000 for Little Caesars Arena workers and Charlotte Hornets center Cody Zeller has vowed to help out.

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