By Eurohoops team / info@eurohoops.net
World Children’s Day is celebrated on November 20 each year to promote togetherness among and awareness of children worldwide and to draw attention to the importance of improving children’s welfare. And what a perfect way to celebrate this special date with the younger fans on the epicenter of a double-week action in EuroLeague!
Per euroleague.net:
EuroLeague stars and legends, all of whom were kids once and many of whom are parents now, are observing the occasion by talking about their own childhood memories and their roles now as fathers.
Players of EuroLeague teams talk about their memories of childhood or what it means to them to spend time with their own children now.
Maccabi FOX Tel Aviv legend Nikola Vujcic and his son participate in a video tribute to EuroLeague Academy, the grassroots brand of Euroleague Basketball that is focused on the development of youth tournaments across Europe, as well.
Jaycee Carroll, dad of four children, knows how to keep balance on and off the court.
Kyle Hines, also dad to two children, has a word to share about values and how his life changed through fatherhood:
Fenerbahce’s Derrick Williams and Gigi Datome share some of their favourite childhood memories:
ASVEL’s Edwin Jackson and Jordan Taylor also address their own memories:
Always remember, let’s all stand together for children’s rights and make every day a Children’s day.