Clippers Kick Off All-Star Countdown with Free Basketball Hoop Giveaway
As the anticipation builds for the 2026 NBA All-Star Game scheduled at the Intuit Dome, the LA Clippers are taking a proactive approach to engage the community. In a collaborative effort with the league, the team has launched an innovative initiative titled All-Star Homecourt Hoops to mark the 75-day countdown to the event, running from December 3 to February 15.
A Generous Offer for Local Families
This groundbreaking community initiative aims to provide Los Angeles families with outdoor basketball hoops at no cost. Over the next 75 days, the Clippers and the NBA plan to distribute more than 5,600 hoops—an impressive average of 75 hoops per day. The selection process will focus on families and schools with compelling and inspiring stories, with players, coaches, alumni, and celebrities personally delivering the hoops to chosen recipients.
The All-Star Homecourt Hoops initiative is a response to the concerning trend of declining youth sports participation in Los Angeles. Access to sports facilities and equipment has diminished, contributing to a troubling statistic: the average child in Southern California stops playing sports by the age of 11. Alarmingly, fewer than 35% of younger children engage in sports regularly, reflecting a nearly 10% decrease over the past decade.
Addressing Barriers to Youth Sports
Many communities across LA face significant challenges, such as limited or no access to gyms and recreational areas. Nearly 40% of families report a lack of safe, walkable spaces for their children to play. Additionally, childhood obesity rates have risen in California over the last five years, with girls facing steeper challenges—dropping out of sports at twice the rate of boys when consistent programs are unavailable.
All-Star Homecourt Hoops seeks to combat these issues by providing direct access to basketball hoops. This initiative builds upon previous efforts like the Clippers Community Courts program, which has successfully refurbished over 500 basketball courts in LA County.
How to Participate
Angelenos eager to share their stories can visit Clippers.com/Hoops for a chance to receive one of the 75 hoops distributed daily. Coaches, parents, and young players are encouraged to articulate their reasons for wanting a hoop, the inspiration behind their love for the game, and how basketball has influenced their lives, families, or neighborhoods. This initiative not only aims to promote physical activity but also seeks to foster a stronger sense of community in anticipation of the upcoming All-Star festivities.
As the countdown to the 2026 NBA All-Star Game continues, the Clippers’ All-Star Homecourt Hoops initiative stands as a beacon of hope and opportunity for families throughout Los Angeles, ensuring that the love of basketball thrives in the heart of the city.
