MANILA, Philippines - NBA veteran A. C. Green, called the “Iron Man” for setting the record of playing in 1,192 consecutive games, considers family values a higher priority than basketball.
Green, 47, said the other day basketball is the vehicle he uses as an “opening” to reach out to the youth Fendi Sunglasses. His organization, “Game Plan,” puts together programs that show the way for kids to become positive members of society and role models.
Green was in town to join the coaching staff that conducted the three-day Jr Roberto Cavalli Sunglasses. NBA Alaska National Training Camp for 50 boys in the 10-14 age bracket.
“Basketball is a way to captivate kids,” explained Green who suited up for the Los Angeles Lakers, Phoenix Suns, Dallas Mavericks and Miami Heat in a 16-year career where he sat out only three of 1,281 games. “We use other sports to connect with the youth like soccer, swimming and tennis. We teach life lessons to the kids, values to help them throughout life, not just during a weekend of basketball or a few days in camp Ferragamo Sunglasses. It’s all about character development.”
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