NBA Coach Reunites With National Anthem Singer Decades Later In Sweet Moment
NBA fans witnessed a heartwarming moment on Wednesday when a national anthem singer reunited with longtime coach Maurice Cheeks, who memorably showed his support as she struggled to perform over two decades ago. Singer Natalie Gilbert (now Natalie Zito) was tasked with performing the anthem at a 2003 playoff game when she stumbled over the lyrics.
Maurice Cheeks reunites at Blazers game with national anthem singer he famously helped in full-circle moment
The national anthem has become a staple of major American sporting events, and with versions sung every single night, every sport has its share of infamous performances. One that stands out in NBA history came back in 2003,
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Maurice Cheeks helped Natalie Gilbert finish the national anthem when she performed it at a Portland Trail Blazers game in ...
Natalie Zito was back in the building that changed her life, performing a stunning rendition of "The Star-Spangled Banner." ...
The Portland Trail Blazers welcomed back a memorable national anthem singer ahead of their ... 3 of the first round of the Western Conference playoffs. Then 13 years old, Gilbert stumbled on ...
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