On Saturday night, the Rockets hosted “Rockets Runway” to showcase the team’s new Boeing 767 plane and to help raise funds and awareness for charity efforts throughout the Houston area. Presented by NYDIG, the experience raised funds for the Clutch City Foundation.
Rockets owner Tilman J. Fertitta and family were joined by Rockets players, coaches, team executives, and former players Matt Bullard, Steve Francis, Robert Horry, Mike James, Calvin Murphy, and Hakeem Olajuwon to welcome guests to Landry’s Hangar. “Rockets Runway” featured a special VIP reception, tours of the plane, and a live auction along with photo opportunities with players, coaches, and alumni.
Over 300 guests were in attendance. During a presentation, Fertitta honored Laura Ward, president and CEO of Houston Children’s Charity, for her outstanding commitment to community outreach.
The live auction was hosted by AT&T SportsNet’s Bill Worrell and Calvin Murphy. Among the auction’s highlights were a trip for four on the team plane to a future Rockets game and a private basketball clinic with Rockets coaches and alumni for a group of children, including playing on the practice court and utilizing the team locker room and facilities.
Scroll on for video footage and select photos from the event.
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