The smallest gesture can make a big difference.
The San Antonio Spurs had an open practice and community fair in Texas.
It was 137 days ago that the small town was the scene of a school shooting. Nineteen children and two teachers were killed in a shooting at an elementary school.
The Spurs held an open practice at Uvalde High School in support of the students of Robb Elementary and the people who have been affected by that tragic day.
The guard from San Antonio said it was sad. We wish everyone was with us so we could enjoy this moment. We are trying to bring joy to the families and all the kids who were friends with those kids that died. We want to bring a smile to their faces and bring a moment of happiness back into their lives.
As the team took the court for a brief practice, Popovich received a loud cheer from the crowd. The toddlers were raised on their shoulders to bring them closer to the rim.
It was felt off the court.
Monica Flores' daughter is still traumatised by the tragedy. The girl was the same age as the people who died. There was a classroom across the hall from the two rooms where the shooting took place.
She has her moments, but we will never forget. She saw the shooter through her classroom window. She is afraid of people who look like him, not that she judges, but they have similar looks.
The girl is afraid to leave her home. She is afraid of certain things. The Spurs pushed that aside for a while.
The Spurs were coming to Uvalde to see the kids from Robb Elementary, and Flores' daughter was excited to go.
Flores' daughter and the crowd were surprised and delighted to see the Spurs' Hall of Fame guard in attendance, as she was dressed in a jersey her uncle bought for her. The Spurs' special adviser signed autographs and took pictures with people at the event.
Flores' daughter sprinted to the basket to meet the players when her group took the court.
As hundreds of fans have done for more than a decade, Flores' daughter was thrilled as she posed with the Spurs player.
Flores said she was glad she got to experience it with the man.
TheSpurs felt the same way.
Keldon Johnson said it was important for him to see the kids smile. It has been difficult. It's a successful day if we can just come out here and have a little bit of joy.
The residents of Uvalde are trying to get through the tragedy of May 24 that they will never get over.
Kara Allen, the Spurs' chief impact officer, said that they would fly tomorrow. We will do the work and we will fly, but today is just happy. Thank you for allowing us to just do joy with you, on behalf of the brilliant humans on the court and the brilliant humans you are.
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