As the excitement builds around the NBA All-Star Game, some of the action took place off the court at schools in Oakland, where NBA All-Stars past and present put in time to volunteer with the kids.
The more the 76ers struggle, the likelier it becomes that the team's best chance is to build around the star guard.
On the first night of the All-Star break, Philadelphia 76ers rookie Justin Edwards was able to earn a high honor for himself.
Damian Lillard went back to Oakland High on Thursday to help make the path for some current students there a little easier.