RESPECT the Game Inc., the only ‘Sportainment’ charitable company in Guyana, is taking their Charity Basketball to Linden on Friday with a triple-header at the Mackenzie Sports Club Hard Court. Attorney-at-Law James Bond ‘Team Bond’ will lead Georgetown clubs Ravens, Pacesetters and Colts against Sport Journalist and Guyana Football Federation (GFF) Communications Director Rawle Toney’s Amelia’s Ward Jets, Half Mile Bulls and Victory Valley Royals.

The ‘Team Bond’ versus ‘Team Toney’ concept was birthed last year when a group of friends (Herman Liverpool, Toney, Bond, Edison Jefford, Campton Bobb and Surika Danraj) came together and used the sport of basketball, their players and celebrities, to help give back to the less fortunate.
“We started the ‘Respect the Game’ movement last year when we had our celebrity event at the Sports Hall and now, we’re taking it to Linden,” said Toney.
He further added “I’m from Linden so ‘Team Toney’ will be bringing the best team from the town (Linden) and I know James’ ‘Team Bond’ will be very strong.
The idea, though, is to first help in giving back to basketball, making sure the players benefit, as well as using all the funds to support those in need in Linden.”
The event in Linden was made possible through sponsorship from E-Networks, Gravity Lounge, Sleep-In International Hotel, Buddy’s Pool Hall and Fitness Express.
“Linden is a basketball community and it’s been a while since they’ve actually seen some good basketball. This event will reignite that Linden versus Georgetown rivalry while doing so for a good cause,” Toney said.
Meanwhile, according to Toney, Respect the Game Inc. is currently doing a Schools Supplies Drive for the month of August to assist 200 children when school reopens on August 31.