Emirates and NBA Team Up for Youth Clinic in Paris, Led by Joakim Noah and Tony Parker Appearance

Emirates and NBA Team Up for Youth Clinic in Paris, Led by Joakim Noah and Tony Parker Appearance

Children from local organisation, Sport dans la Ville, in Paris honed their skills and techniques, coached by two-time NBA All-Star Joakim Noah

(IN SHORT) Emirates, in partnership with the NBA, hosted an unforgettable youth basketball clinic in Paris, where NBA Legend Joakim Noah coached 15 children from the local organization Sport dans la Ville. The clinic focused on essential basketball skills and provided positive reinforcement to inspire the kids. This initiative is part of Emirates’ ongoing commitment to fostering community engagement through basketball, in line with its role as the Official Airline Partner of the NBA. In addition to the clinic, NBA Legend Tony Parker visited the airline’s newly opened Travel Store, offering fans the chance to meet him and take home signed memorabilia. Emirates continues to enhance its connection with basketball fans, highlighted by its role in the NBA Paris Games 2025 and its extensive flight network to France, including A380 and A350 services.

(PRESS RELEASE) Paris, France, 2025-Feb-4 — /Travel PR News/ — Emirates, in collaboration with the NBA, provided a remarkable experience for youth in Paris last week, as NBA Legend Joakim Noah led a youth clinic for 15 children from the local organization, Sport dans la Ville. This initiative offered young players the opportunity to learn from Noah, a two-time NBA All-Star, who guided them through key basketball skills, including passing, shooting, and rebounding, while encouraging and inspiring them throughout the session.

Sport dans la Ville is a nonprofit organization focused on the social and professional integration of youth from disadvantaged backgrounds, using sports as a tool for empowerment. During the clinic, the children also had the chance to engage with Jr. NBA coaches, take part in friendly games, and capture lasting memories with souvenir photos.

As the NBA’s Official Airline Partner and Title Partner of the Emirates NBA Cup, Emirates has been at the forefront of connecting communities with basketball through a variety of youth-focused initiatives. The airline’s partnership with the NBA extends beyond events, promoting positive engagement through programs that bring people together and create meaningful experiences.

In addition to the clinic, Emirates recently welcomed NBA Legend Tony Parker to its newly opened Travel Store in Paris, where fans had the opportunity to meet the star and take home signed memorabilia. The store event was another example of Emirates’ commitment to creating memorable moments for basketball fans.

Earlier in the year, Paris also hosted the NBA Paris Games 2025, where basketball enthusiasts enjoyed an interactive experience at the NBA House at Carreau du Temple. Fans had the chance to participate in live activities, take photos, enjoy live entertainment, and participate in the ‘Around the World Challenge’ at the Emirates booth for a chance to win an exclusive Emirates Wilson basketball.

With over 30 years of service to France, Emirates continues to connect Paris with its global destinations, offering 21 weekly flights, including daily A380 flights to Paris and Nice, and a daily Boeing 777 service to Lyon, which will transition to a daily A350 service starting June 2025.

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