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 ...
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 ...
Maurice Cheeks, Natalie Gilbert reunite as Trail Blazers welcome back anthem singer
Prior to a 2003 Trail Blazers playoff game, 13-year-old Natalie Gilbert stumbled on her words while performing the national ...
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 ...
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." ...
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Have You Seen This? The most wholesome NBA reunion 22 years later
A national anthem singer gets her redemption 22 years later in front of the coach who helped her the first time.
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 ...
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, ...