20/10/2026
What a night! 🏀🔥
Had an incredible opportunity to attend the Phoenix Suns Courtside Classic with my son AB, and what an experience!
The Courtside Classic is an exclusive, invitation-only fundraising event benefiting the Phoenix Suns/Phoenix Mercury Foundation, bringing together NBA players, community leaders, and supporters for an evening of basketball, entertainment, and giving back.
We got to meet and have some great conversations with Devin Booker, Dillon Brooks, Koa Peat, Suns/Mercury CEO Josh Bartelstein, and Gila River Indian Community Governor Stephen Roe Lewis. I also had the opportunity to talk with Jalen Green!
And one of the coolest parts of the night? Koa Peat and Devin Booker both took a moment to FaceTime my son Gabriel, who was back home, and Jalen Green FaceTimed my daughter Julianna! 🙌🏽🏀
Those little moments meant a lot to me as a dad. Even though all my kids couldn’t be there in person, they still got to share in the experience. ❤️
Being able to meet these individuals, ask questions, hear their perspectives, and make genuine connections was something special.
But what made the night even more meaningful was sharing it with AB.
We’ve spent years in gyms, coaching kids, building relationships, and creating opportunities through basketball. And sometimes, when you’re caught up in the day-to-day grind, you don’t realize just how far you’ve come.
Saturday night was one of those moments that made me realize we’re closer to something bigger than we ever imagined.
And seeing AB experience that firsthand, knowing we’re building something together, is a feeling that’s hard to put into words.
There’s still so much work to do, but I’m proud of how far we’ve come and excited about where we’re headed.
The journey continues. We’re just getting started! 💪🏽🏀
Thank you to the Phoenix Suns organization for the invitation and an unforgettable evening!
bernal14 the world is yours
