There’s no basketball, but Hawks players and employees are finding ways to stay busy and give back the the community this Thanksgiving week. Here’s what a few players are up to:

• Jamal Crawford Announces 2nd Charity Game – Crawford announced plans for charity basketball game to take place on December 15 at the University of Washington. Other NBA players who have confirmed their attendance include John Wall, Brandon Roy, Kevin Durant, and Jason Terry.  Crawford hosted a similar event back in July.
• Hawks Employees Plant Trees in Kirkwood - Hawks employees teamed up with Trees Atlanta to plant 47 trees in Kirkwood. As part of the “Threes for Trees” program, every three-pointer made by the Hawks last season resulted in a donation.
• Josh Smith Skates for a Cause - Smith participated in the “Roll Over Hunger” skate party hosted by Ludacris and Big Boi today. Proceed benefit the Hosea Feed the Hungry Foundation.

Tuesday evening marked the beginning of the Hawks’ annual Season of Giving Campaign when members of the team’s coaching and executive staff served Thanksgiving meals at Meadowcreek High School in Norcross, GA. The team’s president, Bob Williams was also an enthusiastic participant:

“This is one of my favorite events of the year,” said Atlanta Hawks and Phillips Area President Bob Williams in between serving. “It is so nice to see that smile on the kids’ faces. People are always very grateful, very gracious.”

Tuesday’s event was the first in a series of community outreach initiatives the Hawks will participate in over the holiday season.