WNBA & Silver Stars Unveil Toyota Project Rebound Reading & Learning Center

In partnership with Toyota, the San Antonio Silver Stars were joined by WNBA President Donna Orender, Silver Stars Head Coach Dan Hughes and point guard Becky Hammon, WNBA legend Jennifer Azzi and NBA legend George “The Iceman” Gervin to unveil the refurbished San Antonio Silver Stars Reading and Learning Center at the San Juan Brady Community Center, as part of the season-long Toyota Project Rebound. In addition to hundreds of new books, the Reading & Learning Center will feature new computers and new furnishings. Following the ribbon cutting ceremony, the team, former players and VIP’s joined more than 80 community center youth to explore the new space, read books and try out the brand new computers.

Toyota Project Rebound is a community initiative established by the NBA and Toyota. The program includes 21 hands-on community service projects that will be hosted by NBA and WNBA teams, and will include court refurbishments, the creation of Learn & Play Centers, and other Legacy Projects providing youth safe places to live, learn or play. Projects have been scheduled throughout the 2007-08 season, including during major events like NBA All-Star and The Finals.