The UK’s premier basketball club, the London Lions, is set to host an extraordinary day of basketball excitement in partnership with NBA star Ogugua ‘O.G.’ Anunoby Jr – the first-ever British basketball player to win an NBA Championship. The event will take place at the Design District Basketball Court in Greenwich Peninsula tomorrow and offers a unique opportunity for the public to get involved. Commencing at 17:00, attendees can engage in the O.G. Anunoby 1vs1 Rooftop Basketball Tournament while also having the chance to meet the accomplished player from the Toronto Raptors.
Other distinguished personalities will attend the occasion, including Lions’ players such as last year’s BBL MVP Sam Dekker and Great Britain international Holly Winterburn. The primary objective of the day is to provide aspiring young basketball enthusiasts with top-tier coaching and avenues to refine their skills, as Anunoby returns to the UK. Expert coaches from the Lions will be present to dispense invaluable guidance and strategies to aid these budding players in their skill enhancement.
The venue for the event is the picturesque Design District Basketball Court, located atop a rooftop in Greenwich Peninsula. This space plays a pivotal role in nurturing the dreams of aspiring basketball players. The significance of such spaces is magnified by the findings from the Lions’ research, which reveals that 73% of Brits say that cities are losing sight of children’s needs, leading to congestion and a lack of areas to play sport. Notably, 46% of respondents emphasise the pivotal role of free spaces for sports and physical activities as essential contributors to their mental well-being.
This event stands as a testament to the London Lions’ commitment to fostering a vibrant basketball community and facilitating the holistic development of young athletes. Through this collaboration with O.G. Anunoby, the Lions aim to inspire and empower the next generation of basketball stars, recognising the critical role that sports and spaces to play have in shaping the physical and mental health of individuals.
