Jayson Tatum
Community Court -Saint Louis, Missouri
Introduction
A real surpise and delight moment in Saint Louis.
NBA 2K25 Cover Athlete Jayson Tatum and 2K Foundations had a big surprise in store for the kids of The Mathews-Dickey Boys and Girls Club.
NRG helped make the unforgettable moment possible with an all-star-worthy event, complete with exciting activities, special guest appearances, and a celebration of the community’s future basketball stars.
What We Did
World Class Court From A World Class Player
Saint Louis native Jayson Tatum brought love to his hometown, providing the local Boys and Girls Club with a refurbished basketball court and new sports equipment. The big unveiling had special meaning for Tatum, as the Mathews-Dickey Boys and Girls Club was where he grew up playing basketball. It also happened to be home of his first dunked ball in a game. Kids were thrilled to see the new court and equally thrilled when the Olympic Gold Medalist himself made a surprise appearance to greet them.
The renovation provided a much needed boost to the community, which has a shortage of recreational facilities. As part of the upgrade, the court was sanded, refinished, and completed with new artwork designed with Tatum in mind. NRG worked to ensure the walls were cleaned, paint touched-up and nets updated. Additionally, the youth basketball program was provided with new basketballs, ball pumps, cones, and racks so kids in the community had access to the sport.
