Mo Cheeks' viral national anthem moment comes full circle with epic redemption story
Before Wednesday's game vs. Knicks, the Trail Blazers gave a national anthem singer and Maurice Cheeks a touching full-circle ...
Natalie Gilbert returns to sing national anthem at Trail Blazers game with Maurice Cheeks on hand
Natalie Gilbert returned to sing at the Moda Center 22 years after she received an assist from Cheeks while struggling with ...
National news anchor finds a ‘lesson for us all’ in Portland Trail Blazers’ viral moment
Two decades ago, Natalie Gilbert and Maurice Cheeks made national news for their chance encounter when 13-year-old Gilbert ...
Trail Blazers Bring Back Anthem Singer From 2003 for Redemption Performance
Back in 2003, the Blazers were playing the Dallas Mavericks in the Western Conference playoffs. Ahead of Game 3 in Portland, ...
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 ...
NBA coach helped her finish the national anthem at age 13. She came back 22 years later to try again
Maurice Cheeks helped Natalie Gilbert finish the national anthem when she performed it at a Portland Trail Blazers game in ...
Singer Rescued By Maurice Cheeks After Botching National Anthem As A Teen Nails Shot At Redemption 22 Years Later
Trail Blazers coach Maurice Cheeks swooped in to assist a 13-year-old singer named Natalie Gilbert after her nerves got the ...
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Maurice Cheeks, Natalie Gilbert reunite as Trail Blazers welcome back anthem singer
The Portland Trail Blazers welcomed back a memorable national anthem singer ahead of their game against the New York Knicks on Wednesday. Natalie Gilbert returned to the Blazers' home arena nearly ...
Knicks assistant Maurice Cheeks watches national anthem singer nail performance 22 years later
Natalie Zito was back in the building that changed her life, performing a stunning rendition of "The Star-Spangled Banner." ...