Knicks assistant Maurice Cheeks watches national anthem singer nail performance 22 years later On Wednesday, Natalie Zito was back in the building that changed her life, performing a stunning rendition of "The Star-Spangled Banner."

From @theathletic.bsky.social: Twenty-two years ago, Trail Blazers coach Maurice Cheeks helped a struggling 13-year-old perform the national anthem after a brain freeze in front of a national audience. On Wednesday, the moment came full circle.

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