Maurice Cheeks - hero

[Ytown Tribe fan]

I didn't watch this, but reading the story made me feel better about humanity in general, and Mo Cheeks in particular.

http://www.nba.com/blazers/features/Cheeks_Anthem_Assist-73713-41.html

This could have been the worst day in this poor kid's life after she forgot the words to the National Anthem, but instead of a Macy Gray-like public meltdown, the coach and crowd came through like heroes and saved the day.

[Craig S.]

YTF, I'm glad you started this thread. I saw Cheeks come to her aid, and it put a smile on my face. With all that's wrong with sports - and the Blazers are a great example - it was great to see what Mo did. I loved the guy when I was a kid, and he still has the class he did back then.

And when I had my wife watch what he did, I could see that she was getting a little choked up. It was a beautiful moment.

[TGwynn19]

I am not a fan of the NBA for many reasons, but this was a great display. Nice job Mo Cheeks!!!!!

[LeGrandOrange]

It's refreshing to the see Portland in the news for good reasons.

[TGwynn19]

Originally posted by LeGrandOrange
It's refreshing to the see Portland in the news for good reasons.




:joecool:

[Wolf Hopper]

Considering all the other things he had to worry about at the onset of the game, to have the presence and grace to make that move was incredible. Awesome baby - with a capital A.

[rcartman28]

It was really classy of Cheeks to come in and save the girl. Too bad he coaches a basketball team full of thugs and criminals--he deserves better than that.

[b-ball-lunachik]

As they said on SportsCenter, just another great assist for Mo. Nice job!! :)