Bulls Guard Chris Duhon Receives the NBA Community Assist Award for November

Chris Duhon’s community and philanthropic efforts have just earned him the NBA Community Assist Award for the month of November. The NBA has honored the Chicago Bulls guard in lieu of his ongoing efforts to assist those affected by Hurricane Katrina. Last month Duhon announced that he was making a personal donation of $100,000 towards “Operation 21,” his venture to construct 21 new basketball courts throughout New Orleans and his hometown of Slidell, Louisiana. Recreation programs in the areas affected by the hurricane are limited and the Chicago basketball star felt the need to provide kids with places to play throughout these regions. Duhon also started the Stand Tall Foundation, which has raised more than $450,000 for the victims of Katrina and aided in the reconstruction of Slidell.

“We believe in New Orleans and we’re committed to do what we can. It feels good to help local families continue to recover and rebuild after the devastating effects of Hurricane Katrina,” said Duhon of his efforts. In November (the month for which he was honored) Duhon teamed up with the international hunger relief organization, “Feed the Children,” to provide 400 families in Slidell with boxes of food and personal care items. He also played in a charity game of “HORSE” that raised money for the Mark Goodman Memorial Fund, a fund created in memory of one of Duhon’s friends to pay for the college education of his two children. Duhon is an all-around do-gooder and the Bulls should be proud to have him on their team.

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