Renovation commemorates NBA’s 75th Anniversary
Minneapolis-St. Paul – The Minnesota Timberwolves today unveiled their NBA 75th Anniversary legacy project, a renovated basketball court and sandpit area at Washburn Center for Children in Minneapolis.
The renovation comes during Mental Health Awareness Month as Washburn Center for Children is one of the state’s leading mental health centers. One out of five Minnesota children will experience mental health challenges with only 20 percent receiving the help they need.
“The partnership with the Timberwolves is so appreciated – especially now, as our community navigates through a mental health crisis,” said Washburn Center for Children Acting CEO Craig Warren. “We know it takes our collective community to step up and respond to these increased mental health needs. We’re thankful for how the Timberwolves have embraced children.”
“The Washburn Center for Children provides vital support for our children and youth,” said Timberwolves and Lynx CEO Ethan Casson. “It is our hope that this renovation provides a space that fosters security, inspires dreams and serves the community for years to come.”
The project commemorates the league’s 75th year, with teams from across the NBA refurbishing courts and play spaces in their respective communities.