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 ...
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." ...
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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NBA coach helped her finish the national anthem at age 13. She came back 22 years later to try again
Maurice Cheeks had more than 7,000 assists in his ... he intervened to help Natalie Gilbert sing the national anthem before a Western Conference finals game. Gilbert, who was 13 at the time ...
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 ...
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 ...
Bill Oram: Natalie Gilbert’s anthem reprise gave us the reunion we didn’t know we needed
The Portland Trail Blazers brought back Natalie Gilbert, now Natalie Zito, to sing the national anthem prior to a game against the New York Knicks on Wednesday, March 12, 2025. Former Portland coach ...
New York Knicks assistant cheers on national anthem singer 22 years later
In a heartwarming moment, Natalie Gilbert returned to sing the national anthem at a Portland Trail Blazers game, more than ...