Johannesberg - Sep. 7: The South African construction rally cry of “Dagga!!” could be heard streets away as the NBA players, coaches, and guests learned a lesson in “sweat equity” as they pitched in to help build two homes in Katlehong in partnership with Habitat for Humanity and sponsored by the Pagliuca family.
“Sweat equity” is the idea that one must give what they wish to receive. The players witnessed this first hand as they joined the future homeowners in creating two solid and safe homes for them to live in.
Proving some might have a future in masonry, the players scaled scaffolding and began laying bricks one-by-one. Others stayed on solid ground mixing mortar and passing bricks.
Brother and sister team Stephanie and Joe Pagliuca represented their family and put in some hard work of their own. “It’s been a great experience to come down here and have a chance to help where it is really needed most,” said Stephanie.
Habitat for Humanity South Africa has built 33 houses in Katlehong since 2005, building simple, decent, affordable housing in partnership with more than 170 people who once lived in shacks. The recipients of the two new houses were chosen by their peers in Katlehong based on immediate need.
The day closed with a symbolic door-raising, and the players left knowing they were going to be putting in their own sweat equity over the next three days as they impart their knowledge on possible future stars of the NBA.
source : NBA.com
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