U.S. military living and stationed in Southern California were invited to participate in basketball skills clinics with the help of the Los Angeles Lakers before three of this year’s preseason games. A special partnership between the Lakers and Pechanga Resort & Casino created the “Hoops for Troops” program in 2015. The program returned starting Sunday, Sept. 30 for another successful year, offering the chance for 50 U.S. Armed Forces servicemen and women to receive tips from former Lakers legends Robert Horry, James Worthy and Metta World Peace on shooting, dribbling and other skills. Each clinic took place before the preseason games at the Valley View Casino Center in San Diego on Sept.
SoCal Military Learn Basketball Skill from Lakers Legends
