What happened: The Los Angeles Lakers partnered with Delta and the Bob Hope USO to host USMC Staff Sergeant Christopher Ancheta. Ancheta spent the day with the team as part of the Salute to The Troops program.

Why it matters: The visit highlights the organization's community outreach honoring military service members during the season. The franchise regularly conducts recognition events alongside regional and national service organizations.

What to watch: The Los Angeles Lakers visit the Milwaukee Bucks on Wednesday, with tipoff scheduled for 8:00 PM ET.