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The NBA and the Military

The NBA and the Military

LeBron James

LeBron James

The NBA has a long and rich history with the military. Here's a look at the strong bond over the years, beginning with LeBron James and a soldier after Miami Heat Training Camp in 2010 on Eglin Air Force Base in Florida.

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Tyson Chandler poses with members of the Armed Forces during the National Team Open Practice at the DC Armory in 2012.

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Rajon Rondo high fives soldiers before a 2013 game against the Charlotte Bobcats.

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A fan shows his support for the Los Angeles Lakers and the troops during the game against the Atlanta Hawks in 2003.

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The Dallas Mavericks hosted Seats For Soldiers at a 2007 game against the Utah Jazz.

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Soldiers are honored for Memorial Day before the start of a Denver Nuggets and Los Angeles Lakers playoff game in 2009.

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Kevin Garnett with a member of the 934th Airlift Wing as part of the Timberwolves' 2004 Operation Minnesota Heroes, a program honoring and recognizing Minnesota troops that served in the Middle East.

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Sailors Christopher Huff, left, and Andrew Morgan pose with NBA great and Michigan State alum Magic Johnson aboard the USS Carl Vinson in San Diego in 2011.

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Robert Horry takes time to pose before a 2005 Spurs-Hawks game with Sgt. Jonathon Witham, Staff Sgt. Brian L. Miller II, Staff Sgt. Marlow Mejia and Sgt. Daniel Angelo during Military Appreciation Night in San Antonio.

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