NBA Players Host Youth Basketball Camps in Multiple US Cities

Several NBA players have been actively giving back to their communities by hosting youth basketball camps this summer. Thomas Bryant, a Rochester native, held his annual basketball camp at Bishop Kearney High School, focusing on teaching fundamentals such as ball handling, passing, and shooting, while providing free participation and giveaways. Similarly, Phoenix Suns forward Royce O’Neale returned to his hometown in Texas to host his fourth youth camp, inspiring over 100 kids with skills and drills and emphasizing the importance of giving back to the community that shaped him. In Brooklyn, the Brooklyn Basketball program, supported by the Brooklyn Nets’ parent company, hosted summer camps and clinics, recently featuring a surprise visit from Nets player Dariq Whitehead, who has been recovering from injuries and gaining experience in the NBA and G League. The program is expanding with a new youth training center opening this fall, aimed at providing comprehensive training and after-school programs for city children. These initiatives highlight the ongoing commitment of NBA athletes and organizations to nurture youth basketball talent and community engagement.