Basketball Association of America

The Voice of American Sports - Radio Icon/Voice Over Artist, Cayman Kelly Signs Contract to Become New Imaging Voice for NBA Studio and Event Programming, Including 'NBA Today' and 'NBA Countdown'

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Friday, October 28, 2022

"Afew years ago when I became the imaging voice for ESPN Radio, David Roberts, the Head of NBA & Studio Production, gave me some great advice about my career," said Cayman.

Key Points: 
  • "Afew years ago when I became the imaging voice for ESPN Radio, David Roberts, the Head of NBA & Studio Production, gave me some great advice about my career," said Cayman.
  • While it's still surreal, I never could have imagined I would wind up here.
  • I've been so honored to work with Monday Night Football, the NHL, and now the NBA.
  • For up-to-the-minute news on Kelly's NBA show announcements, along with his other voice appearances, visit him online.

VISTAPRINT, THE BOSTON CELTICS SHAMROCK FOUNDATION AND NAACP ANNOUNCE NEXT ROUND OF $1M POWER FORWARD SMALL BUSINESS GRANTS

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Thursday, September 15, 2022

BOSTON, Sept. 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, VistaPrint, the Boston Celtics Shamrock Foundation, and NAACP announced the next cohort of recipients from the Power Forward Small Business Grant. The grant program, now in its third iteration, focuses on creating lasting impact for Black-owned small businesses across New England. Select applicants will receive $25,000 in grant funding and the tailored design and marketing support they need to expand their existing businesses and achieve long-term success.

Key Points: 
  • The grant program, now in its third iteration, focuses on creating lasting impact for Black-owned small businesses across New England.
  • "Through the Power Forward Small Business Program, we hope to alleviate some of the barriers and obstacles these businesses face and support them while they pursue their passions."
  • We salute our partners in this effort, the Boston Celtics and VistaPrint for their investment in, and commitment to building Black power.
  • In June 2021, VistaPrint and the Boston Celtics announced the first group of the Power Forward Small Business Grant recipients designed to make a lasting impact on local business throughout New England.

Boston Celtics and Sun Life cap off 8th year of Fit to Win youth fitness program with Daniel Theis and Aaron Nesmith

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Friday, April 1, 2022

BOSTON and WELLESLEY, Mass., April 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Sun Life and the Boston Celtics have wrapped another successful year of Fit to Win, a four-week fitness and health program for YMCA children grades 3 through 6. The program, which ended yesterday, teaches kids new exercise routines and healthy habits each week, which they track online and earn Celtics prizes. Sun Life and the Celtics evolved the annual program into a hybrid model, allowing children to participate at home and at their local Greater Boston YMCAs.  After a fully virtual program last year, kids were able to get back to their YMCA gyms and engage in additional virtual live programs from the Celtics, including a nutrition workshop featuring Priscilla Edwards, owner of Providence-based Glow Café and Juice Bar and a recent recipient of the Boston Celtics and VistaPrint's Power Forward Small Business Grant.

Key Points: 
  • The program, which ended yesterday, teaches kids new exercise routines and healthy habits each week, which they track online and earn Celtics prizes.
  • Sun Life and the Celtics evolved the annual program into a hybrid model, allowing children to participate at home and at their local Greater Boston YMCAs.
  • During yesterday's finale event, Theis and Nesmith joined kids at the Dorchester YMCA for fitness games and healthy activities.
  • In addition, 39 former Celtics players, management or staff have been inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame.

Celtics and Sun Life wrap first fully virtual Fit to Win youth fitness program with Semi Ojeleye

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Wednesday, March 31, 2021

This year, to reach more children and maintain safety amid the pandemic, the program shifted to an entirely virtual format.

Key Points: 
  • This year, to reach more children and maintain safety amid the pandemic, the program shifted to an entirely virtual format.
  • "We are thrilled we could transition to the virtual setting to continue reaching kids and making them feel enthusiastic about health and fitness."
  • During the finale event yesterday, the kids were treated to an exclusive virtual tour of the Celtics' practice facility, the Auerbach Center, and then heard from Celtics power-forward Semi Ojeleye, who talked about commitment to health and fitness.
  • Nearly 450 Sun Life employees took on the Fit to Win challenge as well, tracking their results and sharing their experiences with colleagues.

Boston Identity Security Expert Comments on Celtics Coach Steven’s Identity Theft

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Friday, February 26, 2021

His remarks are in response to Boston Celtics Coach Brad Stevens sharing of his identity theft issues in an interview with local sports station 98.5 FM Thursday, Feb. 25, 2021.

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  • His remarks are in response to Boston Celtics Coach Brad Stevens sharing of his identity theft issues in an interview with local sports station 98.5 FM Thursday, Feb. 25, 2021.
  • I applaud Celtics Coach Stevens for talking about his identity theft experience.
  • Sadly for Coach Stevens and for millions of others who have been victimized in this way, identity attacks often keep coming.
  • We join Boston, Celtics fans and the larger identity security community in wishing Coach Stevens well as he battles formidable Dark Web opponents.