The Philadelphia 76ers announced their "Assists for Safe Communities" initiative, in which eight players will donate $760 per assist recorded by the team during Games 1-4 against the Boston Celtics to local gun violence prevention organizations. The players have each selected a specific organization to donate, ranging from youth development programs to victim support and trauma services. The Sixers hope to use their platform to help address the serious issue of gun violence in their communities. The program is part of the 76ers Gun Violence Prevention Platform and the funds raised from each game will benefit local non-profit organizations. Head Coach Doc Rivers expressed that gun violence is a serious issue and that as humans, coaches, and players alike, they all have a responsibility to use their platform and help prevent gun violence. Each group of 76ers players will team up in pairs to sponsor a local beneficiary organization based on their own beliefs and how they connect with the organization.