Today I sat on the floor of my school’s gym and looked way up at a man named Bob Lanier. Bob Lanier is a NBA Hall of Fame legend, MVP in 1974, ranks among the top 20 in NBA records for rebounds and points, and received All-Star honors 8 times. (I was several feet away from him as he talked so my neck got a little tired) Mr. Lanier doesn’t play for the NBA anymore but he is still heavily involved. He is currently a special assistant to the commissioner of the NBA. He served as the president of the NBA Players Association from 1980-1984. He has won many awards for his philanthropic work including the Walter J. Kennedy Citizenship Award, the Oscar Robertson Leadership Award, and the Jackie Robinson Award for service to the youth. He now brings players to Africa and does philanthropic work with them. Thanks Big Bob for every thing that you have done.