Orlando Magic rookie Franz Wagner and Philadelphia 76ers guard Tyrese Maxey were among the players that participated in a virtual gym class presentation for students as part of NBA All-Star Weekend in Cleveland, Ohio.
The Jr. NBA, in partnership with Cavs Youth Sports and Give N’ Grow, hosted virtual gym classes for boys and girls aged 7-13 on Thursday and Friday across the Cleveland Metro School District and greater Cleveland area. In all, 21 schools participated in the exercise.
The 45-minute classes included a series of basketball-related activities and exercises led by Jr. NBA coaches. In addition to Wagner and Maxey, Cleveland Cavaliers guard Collin Sexton also participated in the exercises and drills.
The students learned new drills that can be completed individually and without equipment to advance on-court skills such as defense, agility and footwork. The sessions also featured mental health and wellness programming.
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