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Maurice Cheeks, Natalie Gilbert reunite

Natalie Gilbert, Maurice Cheeks reunite 22 years after memorable moment during national anthem

Twenty-two years after her last national anthem performance before a Portland Trail Blazers game, Natalie Gilbert was back Wednesday night to sing "The Star-Spangled Banner" with Maurice Cheeks in attendance.

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Maurice Cheeks, Natalie Gilbert reunite as Trail Blazers welcome back anthem singer

Prior to a 2003 Trail Blazers playoff game, 13-year-old Natalie Gilbert stumbled on her words while performing the national anthem before then-Portland head coach Maurice Cheeks stepped up to help.

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Natalie Gilbert returns to sing national anthem at Trail Blazers game with Maurice Cheeks on hand

Natalie Gilbert returned to sing at the Moda Center 22 years after she received an assist from Cheeks while struggling with the lyrics.

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National news anchor finds a ‘lesson for us all’ in Portland Trail Blazers’ viral moment

Two decades ago, Natalie Gilbert and Maurice Cheeks made national news for their chance encounter when 13-year-old Gilbert ...

NBA coach helped her finish the national anthem at age 13. She came back 22 years later to try again

Maurice Cheeks helped Natalie Gilbert finish the national anthem when she performed it at a Portland Trail Blazers game in ...

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Mo Cheeks' viral national anthem moment comes full circle with epic redemption story

Before Wednesday's game vs. Knicks, the Trail Blazers gave a national anthem singer and Maurice Cheeks a touching full-circle ...

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Bill Oram: Natalie Gilbert’s anthem reprise gave us the reunion we didn’t know we needed

O say, can you see? After Wednesday I can. I can see how compassion endures and how acts of kindness leave a long, sparkling trail. I can see how moments of distress can shape a lifetime of character.

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