“Family is my mission in life”

Houston Rockets legend John Lucas will host his annual golf classic on Monday. Lucas’ event raises money to support healthy living programs focused on mental health, substance abuse prevention and youth basketball.

“I was given a tremendous gift when I was young, the gift of basketball,” John Lucas said in a statement. “I have never forgotten to use this gift to give back and teach. Basketball and recovery are the foundations of my family business. Helping others develop and use these gifts to create educational pathways, career and family is my mission in life.”

The Lucas Golf Tournament will be held at Memorial Park Golf Course. Several notable guests will join the Rockets legend, headlined by two-time champion and Hall of Fame coach Rudy Tomjanovich.

Other personalities who will be present are Nick Van Exel, George Gervin, Mario Elie, Ricky Pierce, Mike James, DJ Augustin, Allen Leavell, David Culley, Calvin Murphy, TJ Ford, Vernon Maxwell, Purvis Short, Spencer Arrighetti, Geoff Blum. , Todd Kalas, Bill Worrell, Lionel Hollins, Ryan Hollins, Major Jones, Vince Young, Michael Crabtree and Ric Bucher.

Reigning AP Coach of the Year winner Kelvin Sampson will also join Lucas for his golf event. Sampson is coming off one of his best seasons as the University of Houston coach. The Houston Cougars went 32-5 during the 2023-24 college season while winning a Big 12 regular season title. However, Houston’s season ended with a Sweet 16 loss to Duke.

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