Meet our Hoops for St. Jude ambassadors

Many kids dream of playing in the NBA. We’ve put together an impressive lineup of players who want to make sure all kids have a shot at making their dreams come true.

Players
Pau Gasol (Los Angeles Lakers)
Kevin Love (Minnesota Timberwolves)
Marc Gasol (Memphis Grizzlies)
David Lee (Golden State Warriors)

Coaches
George Karl (Denver Nuggets)
Lionel Hollins (Memphis Grizzlies)

 

Pau Gasol with St. Jude patient

Pau Gasol
Los Angeles Lakers

"St. Jude is making a huge impact in the world because they take families from all over the world. A lot of families come here and everything is paid for and they are in great hands. It's an amazing place!"

 

Kevin Love with St. Jude patient

Kevin Love
Minnesota Timberwolves

“I was fortunate to visit St. Jude during my rookie season and encouraged NBA fans last year to support this great cause. I’m excited to continue my support and encourage you to join our Hoops for St. Jude team and donate to St. Jude.”

 

Marc Gasol with St. Jude patients

Marc Gasol
Memphis Grizzlies

"This is a place where kids get hope, kids that are really sick, get a place to have hope and be cured. It's a great honor to be part of the St. Jude family."

 

David Lee with St. Jude patient

David Lee
Golden State Warriors

“As a big supporter of children’s causes, I am proud to join the Hoops for St. Jude team. I feel fortunate to have achieved one of my childhood dreams of playing in the NBA. My wish is for children to grow up to live their dreams.”

 

George Karl with St. Jude patients

George Karl (pictured during 2009 visit to St. Jude)
Denver Nuggets

“Aside from basketball, there are two causes that I am passionate about – our youth and cancer awareness. St. Jude combines both of my passions. The St. Jude mission of finding cures and saving children is one that resonates with me and my family.”

 

Lionel Hollins with St. Jude patient

Lionel Hollins
Memphis Grizzlies

"St. Jude is a research hospital, daily coming up with new discoveries for cancer treatments and that's important because they share all their information freely. With that, we have quicker treatment and cures and we save more lives."