Bill Oram’s commentary on national anthem singer Natalie Gilbert (now Natalie Zito) was for me, in Oram’s words, a “tonic for our times,” (“ Bill Oram: Natalie Gilbert’s anthem reprise gave us the ...

Natalie Gilbert returned to sing at the Moda Center 22 years after she received an assist from Cheeks while struggling with ...

Natalie Zito was back in the building that changed her life, performing a stunning rendition of "The Star-Spangled Banner." ...

Back in 2003, Gilbert (now known as Natalie Zito), then 13 years old, struggled during her rendition prior to a game. Seeing ...

A national anthem singer gets her redemption 22 years later in front of the coach who helped her the first time.

NBA fans witnessed a heartwarming moment on Wednesday when a national anthem singer reunited with longtime coach Maurice Cheeks, who memorably showed his support as she struggled to perform over two ...

Before Wednesday's game vs. Knicks, the Trail Blazers gave a national anthem singer and Maurice Cheeks a touching full-circle ...

Singer Natalie Gilbert (now Natalie Zito) stumbled over the lyrics while performing the anthem at age 13 before a 2003 playoff game. Cheeks, the head coach of the Portland Trail Blazers at the ...

Back in 2003, Gilbert (now known as Natalie Zito), then 13 years old, struggled during her rendition prior to a game. Seeing she was in need of assistance, Cheeks, the then-Blazers head coach ...

THE ARENA — You likely don't remember Natalie Gilbert Zito's name, but you probably have seen the video of her singing the "The Star-Spangled Banner" before an NBA game 22 years ago. Zito ...