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Who says the NBA is all about basketball and nothing more? True, the NBA is one of the world’s most watched and financially successful spectator sports, but before one makes the assumption that the NBA is just a bunch of guys getting paid millions to outscore and outplay each other, one should hear this out: The NBA cares about people too.

Surprised? A lot of people are when they hear that the NBA has been doing outreach programs to promote basketball, particularly to youth. But it is not just the youngsters that the NBA is focused on. Basketball Without Borders, NBA’s philanthropic project, aims to promote friendship and diversity by teaming up young aspiring players from all over the world, regardless of race and creed, to compete with other teams.

Aside from basketball, other programs bannered by Basketball Without Borders instill leadership skills, character development, and healthy living with high regards to HIV/AIDS awareness and prevention. All over the world, Basketball Without Borders have created 26 places where families can do things as families.

Inaugurated in 2001, Basketball Without Borders has produced not only top-notched players across the globe, but individuals molded with values and a strong sense of love for family.

Learn more about philanthropists such as Stephen Schwarzman on Faces of Philanthropy.

Stephen Schwarzman was recently honored by Phoenix House, the nation’s leading non-profit drug treatment and education organization.

Stephen Schwarzman is the Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the Kennedy Center.