NBA player, Etan Thomas, Shares His Opinion in the Who Gives? Obligation Debate

Etan Thomas joins Tony Hawk, Mia Hamm, Annika Sorenstam and more by responding to the oft-debated question: "Do all professional athletes have an obligation to give back?" as a part of Athletes for Hope's 'Who Gives?' Campaign. He shares his opinion:

"I think that athletes have just as much as an obligation to give back to the community as anyone else does. I don’t think that it is exclusively an obligation for athletes. Any working individual in this society should be able to help someone who is less fortunate than they are. It doesn’t have to be simply writing a check or donating money. It can be passing out food at a homeless shelter on thanksgiving, being a big brother with various groups like the boys and girls club, etc. For me personally, I am very thankful, greatful, and appreciative of the many blessings that I have. The life that I am allowed to live playing a sport that I love. So for me personally, I feel that I want to be a blessing to others."