BIG SHOT Alexandra Bissonnette Members of the Los Angeles Lakers were present at the Boys & Girls Club of Santa Monica on Wednesday for the unveiling of a new reading and learning center. The center was renovated by NBA Cares, the Lakers and Toyota, and will provide local children with a safe place to read and learn. It consists of a library stocked with new books, and a technology lab with new laptops. Following the ribbon cutting ceremony, the Lakers spent some time playing games with the kids and signing autographs. Lakers forward Vladimir Radmanovic spent his time reading ‘Grumpy Bird’ to excited young basketball fans.
Originally published in the Santa Monica Daily Press print edition on June 12, 2008. Read the original PDF.