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October 15, 2024 — Today, Motorola and Euroleague Basketball proudly announce a new phase of their agreement through the launch of the joint ‘Bouncing For Good’ initiative. A project that, in line with Euroleague Basketball and Motorola’s ESG strategies – and with the help of Euroleague Basketball’s clubs and the One Team program – will organize multiple workshops and donate basketballs to schools and social entities around Europe, driving real social impact within local communities.

Motorola and Euroleague Basketball’s One Team program to promote sportsmanship and life values through basketball 

October 15, 2024 — Today, Motorola and Euroleague Basketball proudly announce a new phase of their agreement through the launch of the joint ‘Bouncing For Good’ initiative. A project that, in line with Euroleague Basketball and Motorola’s ESG strategies – and with the help of Euroleague Basketball’s clubs and the One Team program – will organize multiple workshops and donate basketballs to schools and social entities around Europe, driving real social impact within local communities.

Each participating club will develop a specific project led by its One Team coach, together with a local school or social entity, that is tailored to its community’s needs. As part of Motorola and Euroleague Basketball’s joint partnership, this initiative is designed to help bring basketball closer to schools and children in the community, encouraging art, sports values, and creativity through interactive workshops.

For the moment, five partnered clubs in association with schools and social entities across Poland, Italy, Greece, Spain and France will participate in the program, starting with Poland on October 15, 2024. Each school or social entity will participate in a workshop on sports values, led by the club’s One Team coaches, where children will be encouraged to get creative by painting a mural of the 'perfect basketball’, using their learnings on colors and associating them to sports and life values. A local artist will then capture the mural and replicate it on a real basketball.

After the workshop, Euroleague Basketball’s professional players will visit each group to present the specially painted basketball as a prize for the entity. In addition, the school or social entity will receive a signed team jersey to keep as a trophy, along with Euroleague One Team and Motorola-branded T-shirts, in addition to over 300 basketballs for the children to enjoy.

Jakub Schenk, One Team Ambassador from Trefl Sopot, will be the first player to participate in this initiative, and more from the other teams will be announced soon.

Motorola devices will play a central role throughout the workshops, offering the children a range of educational and engaging activities put on by the One Team coaches. They will also get the chance to connect with their basketball heroes during a live "Dream Call" with the participating players and connect in interactive group quizzes on Motorola phones, enhancing both learning and excitement.

Additionally, students will participate in other fun and enriching activities such as assembling puzzles featuring the images of the ambassadors, creating an interactive and enjoyable experience or conducting interviews with their coaches/teachers as they act as journalists for one day while capturing their insights on the importance of the initiative, with Motorola devices playing a supporting role in the educational activities.

“We’re incredibly proud to deepen our partnership with Euroleague Basketball through the ‘Bouncing For Good’ initiative, which allows us to work hand-by-hand with One Team, their CSR program that directly contributes to shaping the futures of children across Europe,” said Daniela Idi, EMEA Marketing Director at Motorola. “As part of this initiative, we are donating not only basketballs to promote the practice of the sport but also IT support, to schools and social entities that need it the most. By leveraging our technology in these workshops, we’re not just providing tools to support the teachings; we’re creating experiences that inspire creativity, promote sportsmanship, and foster meaningful social connections. It’s an initiative that perfectly aligns with our mission to empower communities and make a lasting difference.”

Abigail Martin Maldonado, Director of Sustainability and Development Projects at Euroleague Basketball: “We are very thankful to Motorola for supporting the launching of this ‘Bouncing For Good’ initiative. A very inspiring artistic and social initiative addressed to children in the community that will allow the club to convey on the importance not only of sports values but of the life values that One Team promotes to enhance communities."

Motorola and Euroleague Basketball’s One Team partner to promote sportsmanship and life values through basketball 

The One Team Managers and Coaches from each of the 38 clubs competing under the Euroleague Basketball umbrella came together in Barcelona, Spain, for the 14th edition of the One Team Annual Workshop.

The 14th One Team Annual Workshop lit the fuse for the 2024-25 season

The One Team Managers and Coaches from each of the 38 clubs competing under the Euroleague Basketball umbrella came together in Barcelona, Spain, for the 14th edition of the One Team Annual Workshop.

Over the course of two days, those tasked with leading the clubs’ respective One Team programs were able to learn how to better implement the One Team methodology and further enhance the impact they can have on their communities.

"Sport is a great opportunity to unite people and promote a spirit of collaboration," said Maureen Reat, One Team Manager at LDLC ASVEL Villeurbanne. "I’m very proud of being a part of the program."

With a mixture of lectures and on-court activities, the One Team Managers and Coaches were able to take on information from different experts that they can then use with the participants of their respective programs. One Team has a profound impact on thousands of people across the continent year in, year out, and their personal growth is something that makes it all worth it.

"You will change the lives of other people because you will bring them to another level emotionally, intellectually in the domain of sports," noted Xaver Nassermann, One Team Coach at FC Bayern Munich. "This project, One Team, is the perfect platform for a better world."

The importance of community was a strong theme throughoutand the unique value that provides to the Euroleague Basketball social program. After all, despite the clubs going to battle on the hardwood during the Turkish Airlines EuroLeague and BKT EuroCup seasons, they are all ready to share the same goal off the court: being there to support groups who are in danger of exclusionto reduce inequalities in their communities.

"You can see in every country how we can have an impact in the community," added Roberta Meneghal, One Team Manager at Umana Reyer Venice. "Here, we can share experiences, emotions, learn, thoughts, and of course having fun."

Each passing year sees One Team positively impact the lives of more and more individuals, but there is still plenty of work to do. The objective is to further enhance the reach of the clubs’ programs and ensure that nobody feels at risk of being excluded from society.

"I do believe that we are making a big impact on people’s lives through the program," stated Matic Lisac, One Team Manager and Coach at Cedevita Olimpija Ljubljana. "I do believe that there will be even more impact in the coming years and that our impact will impact the lives of others."

After this two-day crash course learning about the One Team methodology and much more, the One Team Managers and Coaches in attendance at the One Team Annual Workshop will now look to put what they have learned into action during the 2024-25 season.

With an innovative model of interconnectedness across an entire continent, Euroleague Basketball and its clubs have developed in One Team a complete CSR program that brings together activities from each team in an integrated, impactful way, working under a theme of "community integration" that actively addresses targets of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goal 10 on Reduced Inequalities.

Each year, the One Team Awards identify how some of the 38 clubs competing in the Turkish Airlines EuroLeague and BKT EuroCup have gone above and beyond with their One Team programs. The 2023-24 season was no different, with local communities being positively impacted right across the continent.

On Tuesday, September 10, the second and final day of the 14th One Team Annual Workshop, the clubs discovered who won the Gold, Silver and Bronze Awards, as well as the Judge’s Award for Club Commitment and the Best One Team Ambassador Award.

Shortly before the One Team Awards ceremony, the clubs received a special video message from four-time EuroLeague champion Kyle Hines, who recently retired from playing basketball and served as the Global One Team Ambassador.

One Team, Euroleague Basketball's social responsibility program, is now in its 12th year and has been able to count on the support of Turkish Airlines since its inception, in addition to enjoying a long-term partnership with Special Olympics.

"The success of One Team as our corporate social responsibility arm responds to the passion, dedication and excellent work that all the One Team managers and coaches from the Turkish Airlines EuroLeague and the BKT EuroCup are doing, and it goes hand in hand with everything that we believe in at Euroleague Basketball," said Abigail Martin, the Director of Sustainability & Development Projects of Euroleague Basketball. 

"Once again in 2023-24, One Team programs delivered exceptional sessions by clubs in many different countries and I would like to express my gratitude and congratulate everyone involved in this year’s programs for their efforts and the fine results achieved to keep on changing lives for the better. And, of course, a special recognition to this season's award winners."

### One Team Gold Program winner: Cedevita Olimpija Ljubljana

The winner of this year’s One Team Gold Program award is Cedevita Olimpija Ljubljana, which helped create unforgettable memories for those in the club’s One Team program. Together with Youth Care Centre Malci Belic, Cedevita helped young people at risk with learning difficulties using use basketball as a force for good as they improved their social skills. The participants, four to 12 children aged between seven and 13, also received small gifts from Cedevita’s sponsors and partners, NLB d. d. and IKEA.

Notably, Cedevita organized a collaborative trip with Umana Reyer Venice that saw the participants travel to Italy and watch the EuroCup game between the two teams, while they even had a chance to take part in a basketball session together. Another trip was organized to Zagreb, Croatia, as the participants were able to enjoy a domestic league game and enjoy a tour of Cibona’s facilities. Cedevita ensured a strong media presence regarding the program, too.

"We are happy to win the award, we are very honored. I think we have put in a lot of work this year and we are very grateful our work has been recognized," said Matic Lisac, Cedevita Olimpija's One Team Manager. "We will continue doing this good work and we hope to impact even more lives than we did in the last seasons."

### One Team Silver Program: LDLC ASVEL Villeurbanne

In second place is LDLC ASVEL Villeurbanne, which takes home the One Team Silver Program prize. During a year-long partnership with SESSAD (Service Éducation Social Soin A Domicile), ASVEL’s One Team program aided young people with intellectual disabilities during weekly sessions lasting 90 minutes. There were 65 participants aged between seven and 52, with sport being used to help promote integration.

One major event that ASVEL put on for their One Team participants involved organizing, with the help of several sponsors, a trip to visit FC Bayern Munich ahead of the two teams’ EuroLeague clash before posting a fantastic behind-the-scenes video afterward. ASVEL’s One Team program featured many success stories, including one participant becoming a volunteer. The club’s One Team Ambassadors also earned plenty of praise for the way in which they helped the program.

"I feel great about this honor. I want to thank Euroleague Basketball for organizing the work that all the teams made in the One Team programs and I want to thank all the One Team participants. Without them, none of this is possible," said Valentine Traclet, the One Team Manager for ASVEL. 

### One Team Bronze Program winner: EA7 Emporio Armani Milan

Rounding out the podium is EA7 Emporio Armani Milan, which has secured the One Team Bronze Program award. Now in the sixth year of its partnership with Laureus Sport For Good Italia, Milan helped 20 children across two groups on a weekly basis, with these individuals deemed to be at risk of stepping outside of the law or living in distressing situations. Psychological well-being and social inclusion were focused on by Milan’s One Team program.

Milan was able to do particularly well when it came to getting sponsors and partners to support the club’s efforts. During the Milano City Marathon, Milan did a joint event, while its merchandising sponsor, Scalo Milano, other partners and One Team employees took part in the marathon, with all the proceeds generated going towards the club’s One Team program. Milan was open to new ideas and improvements, leading to more coverage in the local press, and data collected found that many new participants had signed up for the program in 2023-24.

"We are very honored to receive this One Team award. For us it is a sign of the growth of our project," said Michele Samaden, the One Team Manager for Milan. "Every year we try to expand our impact and this is possible thank to all our community, our community partner, our social partner and the entire fantastic team behind the scenes. Also, we thank all the people who worked on the project in the past, and who all contributed for the project to be better."

 

### Judge’s Award for Club Commitment: Baskonia Vitoria-Gasteiz

Twice a week, Baskonia Vitoria-Gasteiz holds its One Team program in support with Gizarterako Association and Michelin. The program includes 16 at-risk children aged between five and 12, who are the sons and daughters of the women supported by Gizarterako. Baskonia uses basketball to teach important life lessons, and it also included plenty of buy-in from the club’s One Team Ambassador, Khalifa Diop.

In what was the 10th anniversary of Baskonia’s One Team program, the club made commemorative T-shirts and put together a special video that featured prominent figures from the program’s history. The club put on other events, too, such as basketball camps, practices with club staff and sponsored events. Overall, the feedback Baskonia received was very positive.

"We are really happy to receive this award. This reflects the effort and the commitment we made this season," Dorleta de la Presa, Baskonia's One Team Manager, said. 

### Best One Team Ambassador Award: Juancho Hernangomez

Last but not least, the Best One Team Ambassador Award goes to Panathinaikos AKTOR Athens’s Juancho Hernangomez. He received wonderful feedback in his first season as a One Team Ambassador, attending every session and going beyond his duties. The Spaniard regularly took part in drills with the participants and was an advocate of the One Team program when talking with his teammates.

Hernangomez went out of his way to promote One Team on social media, while he also bought gifts for everyone, including a signed framed photograph for the One Team program.

Best One Team programs and Ambassador from the 2023-24 season honored with awards

For Arthur Parmentier, a 28-year-old with Asperger’s who is part of LDLC ASVEL Villeurbanne’s One Team program, he has been able to take a big step forward thanks to the club’s work with S.A.M.S.A.H La Traboule.

A One Team success story: LDLC ASVEL Villeurbanne

Asperger's syndrome is a form of autism that is mainly characterized by difficulties in social interaction and repetitive or restricted behaviors, although it does not present any delays in language or cognitive development. For Arthur Parmentier, a 28-year-old with Asperger’s who is part of LDLC ASVEL Villeurbanne’s One Team program, he has been able to take a big step forward thanks to the club’s work with S.A.M.S.A.H La Traboule.

Over the course of the last four years, Arthur has made sure to attend ASVEL’s One Team sessions on a Wednesday and Saturday. When Arthur first started coming to these sessions, he was not in the best physical condition and struggled with a lot of social disturbances, which made it difficult for him to connect with the other participants. He was also deeply rooted in his daily routine, often repeating the same activities, with a lot of screen time and gaming.

Therefore, encouraging Arthur to start playing basketball was not the easiest of tasks, particularly as it would result in a change to his routine. To start with, he was initially accompanied by his existing structure in order to ensure a smooth transition into the program, with those in charge understanding the importance of adapting to his needs and abilities. Not long after, Arthur was able to integrate himself into the group and create a bond with the others; now, he is an important part of the setup and the club.

By partaking in basketball thanks to ASVEL and One Team, Arthur’s physical condition has improved significantly over the last four years. He has also built strong connections with the other participants, with real friendships being born. Such has been his enjoyment in the program that he has become a volunteer at ASVEL, supporting the One Team coaches during the teenagers’ session as an assistant coach. For Arthur, this role is very important for him, and he has had a marked improvement in his delivery to a young audience.

Every Friday afternoon, Arthur shows a determination to try to be the best coach he can be. This allows him to get out of his home, in addition to the training he does during the week. As such, it is crucial that Arthur maintains a healthy lifestyle, such as reducing his screen time and eating well. During the sessions, he has been able to build empathy for the other participants and understand the negative emotions that may affect them.

Notably, Arthur and the rest of ASVEL’s One Team participants were able to fly to Munich for a special One Team trip, which was in collaboration with FC Bayern Munich. Arthur had never been on a plane and it was a real step forward for him to go far away from home without his parents in a new environment. Now, he is a success story that many will look to emulate.

ASVEL has developed its One Team program together with SESSAD (Service Éducation Social Soin A Domicile) Emile Zola and S.A.M.S.A.H La Traboule, an organization that supports young people with intellectual disabilities by helping them to better integrate through sport, accompanying them in their daily lives and assisting their parents. In the program, 65 participants aged seven to 52 participate with the common goal of learning and sharing, while also focusing on communication skills, teamwork and trust.

Overcoming personal challenges and blossoming into a key member of the community is easier said than done. Rok, a 16-year-old from Dolenjska in Slovenia, was nevertheless able to do just that, thanks in large part to the impact of Cedevita Olimpija Ljubljana and its One Team program.

A One Team success story: Cedevita Olimpija Ljubljana

Overcoming personal challenges and blossoming into a key member of the community is easier said than done. Rok, a 16-year-old from Dolenjska in Slovenia, was nevertheless able to do just that, thanks in large part to the impact of Cedevita Olimpija Ljubljana and its One Team program.

He has been a regular attendee at the Youth Care Centre Malci Belic over the last five years, where he has been able to engage in One Team activities in each of the last two years. Back in elementary school, Rok sadly became the target of ridicule and mockery due to his failures, with his classmates often laughing at him and teasing him. His family also struggled financially, which created an instability that had a negative effect on his early years.

As a result of the financial difficulties encountered at home, Rok sometimes had to go without things that many other children took for granted, and he even went to live at the Youth Care Centre Malci Belic. That led to Rok feeling withdrawn and shy, resulting in a deep-seated anxiety about failure and a lowering of his self-esteem. Solitary activities, therefore, became his preferred choice.

Since he started to go to the Youth Care Centre Malci Belic and was introduced to Cedevita’s One Team program, he has been able to develop as an individual in a non-judgmental environment. Through One Team, Rok found a sense of belonging, something he desperately needed. Over time, he began to understand that rather than be fearful of failure, it is just part of the learning process. Thanks to the supportive environment around him during the One Team sessions, with mentors and peers on hand to provide assistance, he has started to see improvements in his social life and academic performance after gaining confidence in his abilities.

Rok also had the chance to enjoy trips alongside his peers that were put on by Cedevita, like when the club’s One Team participants went to Italy for the team’s BKT EuroCup fixture against Umana Reyer Venice. The impact of the One Team sessions continued to have a positive effect on Rok, who gradually started to approach his challenges in a different manner; rather than view them as obstacles, he used them as opportunities to grow

Such was the impact of the One Team program on Rok that he soon became a vocal advocate of the work conducted by Cedevita and the Youth Care Centre Malci Belic, actively recommending the project to everyone and tirelessly promoting it to his friends. In doing so, he epitomized the essence of One Team: fostering inclusivity, understanding, and a shared sense of adventure.

Cedevita Olimpija Ljubljana and Youth Care Centre Malci Belic Ljubljana have successfully worked in partnership for the club's One Team program since the 2020-21 campaign. Last season's program included eight weekly sessions and involved four to 12 people aged between seven and 13. The goal was to help young people with certain disabilities equip themselves for everyday life by using the sport of basketball to emphasize social skills, such as motivation, reliability and personal responsibility. 

Being in prison is never easy, especially at a young age. For one 20-year-old inmate at the General Directorate of the Juvenile Penitentiary Centre (CPJ), FC Barcelona and its One Team program has helped play a key role in his personal growth.

A One Team success story: FC Barcelona

Being in prison is never easy, especially at a young age. For one 20-year-old inmate at the General Directorate of the Juvenile Penitentiary Centre (CPJ), FC Barcelona and its One Team program has helped play a key role in his personal growth.

During a two-year stint in prison, this individual was able to take advantage of the One Team sessions put on by Barcelona. While he had problems when it came to controlling his emotions, particularly anger, at the start of the process, two years on he is now a far more caring, understanding person who is now a part of society.

Just a couple of years ago, the attitude problems he dealt with often led to confrontations with many people, including his colleagues, i.e. the fellow inmates taking part in the sessions, the professionals and, at times, even the officials during the activities. When playing basketball, he would become nervous and verbally abuse his teammates and the teacher, so a challenge was set for him to begin to internalize the values that he was learning through both basketball and the One Team program. These, of course, relate to teamwork and respect, as well as a positive attitude, perseverance and showing an effort to improve as an individual.

Notably, he never stopped participating in the One Team sessions and was one of the most consistent attendees. Over time, his regular presence led to him becoming an important part of the group and a reference point for others, with his motivation and desire to help others seeing him become a role model. By taking part in so many sessions, he was able to generate a closer bond with the educator and actively helped when it came to the management and preparation of the training material. What’s more, the change in his attitude saw him begin to express his feelings and show gratitude for the project, while he even stepped in as a mediator in any conflicts.

Through his active participation in the project, he was able to develop his communication and emotional management skills, which in turn had a positive impact in his ability to control his anger and annoyance. Before, he admits that he would take that frustration with him out onto the street. By working on his patience and empathy, two skills he struggled with at the beginning of his involvement in the One Team sessions, he put himself on a good path that has aided him in his later return to society.

Having internalized the One Team methodology and become a role model for the group, he has shown that perseverance and hard work truly pays off. The others were able to see how he used sports to positively build his personal development and escape from reality in a stress-relieving activity, so long as the right attitude is applied. He is now out of prison after gaining his freedom in progressive steps, having had scheduled outings before returning to the center until the end of his sentence.

Importantly, he expressed gratitude and stated that the One Team sessions allowed him to focus during his time in prison, while also giving him the tools to reach his personal ambitions and learn valuable lessons, which he will carry during this new opportunity he has been given.

Through its One Team program, Barcelona, alongside its Foundation and the General Directorate of the Juvenile Penitentiary Centre (CPJ), worked with 15 to 20 men aged between 18 and 24. The goal of the program was to use basketball as a tool for education and learning values, which these individuals could then take with them as they look to reenter society and gain future employment.

The ‘Bouncing for Good’ initiative created by One Team, Euroleague Basketball’s social responsibility program, and Motorola got underway in Sopot, Poland, with the first sessions taking place at Primary School No. 9.

One Team-Motorola partnership begins with community events in Sopot

The ‘Bouncing for Good’ [initiative created by One Team, Euroleague Basketball’s social responsibility program, and Motorola](https://eur04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.euroleaguebasketball.net%2Fen%2Fnews%2Fmotorola-and-euroleague-basketballs-one-team-partner-to-promote-sportsmanship-and-life-values-through-basketball%2F&data=05%7C02%7Cigor.petrinovic%40euroleague.net%7C4ce5a63b139c4cd7e82d08dcf414f6d0%7C2b3d64f0329542979f1528435f0a62ce%7C1%7C0%7C638653618091896302%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=ZSgPK12AFtQgjBcPTKpZ81KLCWiEuick6VjqvcVYdFk%3D&reserved=0) got underway in Sopot, Poland, with the first sessions taking place at Primary School No. 9.

Last week, a workshop focused on sports values, led by Trefl Sopot’s One Team coaches, served as the tip-off of the project in Poland. During the session, apart from other educational activities developed with the help of Motorola devices, children were also encouraged to get creative by painting a mural of the 'perfect basketball’, using their learnings on colors and associating them to sports and life values. A local artist then captured the mural and replicated it on a real basketball. And today was the day to see some of the results of that previous work.

With the aim of providing yet another unforgettable sport values experience for the community, Motorola and One Team organized another session with 50 children from the same school. They were present for a special event that saw them take part in multiple activities together with Trefl Sopot One Team Ambassadors, Jakub Schenk and Andy Van Vliet, and this group of children received a wide variety of material donations.

There was a signed jersey by a Trefl Sopot player up for grabs, as well as a selfie with a player, while the kids also had a session using Motorola’s innovative technology that saw them solve selfie puzzles featuring the two players at the event. The children got to see the ‘Perfect Ball’ – a specially painted basketball –based on the mural they had painted on the workshop, and a little later, 50 basketballs were given away to the children. A total of 200 extra basketballs will be given away by Motorola and Euroleague Basketball during the year to help the promotion of the game of basketball and the practice of sport in public schools and the work of sport and social values.

Once the kids had taken part in the fun tasks, they had a group photo together, as a lasting memory from the day. They were all there in their new T-shirts, which featured the One Team and Motorola logos, while Motorola’s technology was key throughout the event, keeping everyone connected and enhancing the learning experience.

Barbara Lewandowska-Paluch, Marketing & Communication Manager, Trefl Sopot said: "Activities for the local community are in the DNA of Trefl Sopot. We are happy that from this season, thanks to our participation in the EuroCup, we can be part of the One Team family. We are aware of how much good the program has brought throughout Europe, and we are glad that we can join in it and use our power as a club to help others and make good influence. Thanks to the generosity of Motorola, we can support schools not only with equipment but also a great experience of a valuable workshop. The One Team–Motorola initiative is great for Trefl Sopot to join. We are very excited, and we look forward to every session of our local One Team program this season."

For the moment, five partnered clubs in association with schools and social entities across Poland, Italy, Greece, Spain and France will participate in this sport and life values initiative, with more workshops and donations to come in the upcoming months.

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One Team, Euroleague Basketball's social responsibility program, and Motorola have come together for a meaningful initiative called “Bouncing for Good” to support young students and promote the values of sport, teamwork, and inclusion. The second event of this collaboration — after the first event in Sopot, Poland — took part in Milan, Italy, in partnership with EA7 Emporio Armani Milan. This collaboration benefitted 150 children, along with additional donations to their schools and local entities associated to One Team.

Local communities in Milan benefit from the One Team-Motorola partnership

One Team, Euroleague Basketball's social responsibility program, and Motorola have come together for a meaningful initiative called “Bouncing for Good” to support young students and promote the values of sport, teamwork, and inclusion. The second event of this collaboration — after the first event in Sopot, Poland — took part in Milan, Italy, in partnership with [EA7 Emporio Armani Milan](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/teams/ea7-emporio-armani-milan/mil/). This collaboration benefitted 150 children, along with additional donations to their schools and local entities associated to One Team.

The initiative kicked off with a two-day workshop held on November 12 and November 14, 2024, at the Istituto Comprensivo Arcadia in Milan. The workshops, which took place from 10:00 to 12:00 each day, brought together eight classes of 20 students each (a total of 150 children). The sessions were led by the One Team coaches from the EA7 Emporio Armani Milan club and were designed to inspire and empower young minds, fostering life skills through sports and positive social engagement.

The first day saw Milan first-team player [Giampaolo Ricci](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/giampaolo-ricci/001518/) surprise the children connecting through video call for the event before Ricci’s teammate [Ousmane Diop](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/ousmane-diop/013385/) brought more smiles to the children’s faces on the second day with yet another dream videocall for the kids.

This very positive social initiative was thanks to the great support of Motorola, which expanded on the sport and life values that EA7 Emporio Armani Milan’s One Team program delivers in its community in association with Laureus Sport for Good Italia. The children were able to learn about the values of teamwork, respect, and resilience, while these workshops align with One Team’s broader mission to enhance social integration through the universal language of sport.

A donation event took place on Tuesday, December 10, 2024, from 9:30 to 10:30, in the same school where the workshops took place, with the participation of representatives from Euroleague Basketball, Motorola and EA7 Emporio Armani Milan and the presence of the students and Milan players [Shavon Shields](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/shavon-shields/007831/), Giampaolo Ricci and Ousmane Diop, this time in person. The event included the introduction of a unique basketball designed by the school children during the workshops and replicated in a real basketball for the children and the school to keep along with a selfie photo from the EA7 Emporio Armani Milan team, signed by all players. Also thanks to Motorola, all 150 students received a basketball and another 250 basketballs will be donated to public schools and entities in need, including those involved in the One Team program. This generous gesture will help expand access to sports equipment and encourage physical activity among students, furthering the shared mission of Euroleague Basketball and Motorola to make a positive contribution in local communities.

"Sharing the passion for sports with these young students was truly special," said Ricci. "Events like this show how basketball can unite and teach valuable lessons."

"It was amazing to spend the morning with the students of the Arcadia Institute in Gratosoglio," stated Shields. "I hope that through basketball, we’ve inspired them to follow their dreams."

"Seeing the enthusiasm of the kids was incredible," added Diop. "I hope this experience motivates them to believe in themselves."

This collaborative initiative, powered by Motorola, demonstrates their ongoing commitment to fostering social values through sport. The partnership with the One Team program reflects a shared vision of creating lasting change through sport, supporting the community Milan supports as a club. In collaboration with Laureus Sport for Good, the One Team project helps instill the core values of teamwork, resilience, and community engagement in the next generation.

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