Tyson teamed up with Men’s Health Magazine to visit a local school in New Orleans in order to promote a healthy lifestyle as part of the Fitschools program. “I really, really love him and it’s so awesome that he can come to our school because we weren’t ever expecting something this big to come to our school like that” said Brandon, an elementary student at Andrew Wilson charter school where the event was held. Tyson’s goal is to instill healthy eating habits in children which he believes will stay with them as they grow into adults.

Who here has had the dream of being a professional athlete? Tyson did, just like these young students. But he couldn’t have done it without a healthy, balanced diet.

Tyson fielded questions from the students about what it’s like being an NBA player and how a healthy diet and exercise affected his rise to basketball stardom.

Tyson walked through the crowd of students, giving high fives and giving the local youth a reason to be excited about a healthy lifestyle.

Tyson also participated in basketball drills with him with some very lucky students who have worked hard to achieve their fitness goals.

While a member of the New Orleans Hornets, Tyson took the time out to help rebuild neighborhoods affected by Hurricane Katrina. Teaming up with Hoops for Homes, Tyson helped local school teachers who lost everything in the flood rebuild their homes and help put their lives back together. Tyson’s coaches growing up were all teachers, and if anyone knows how important teachers are to the world, it’s Tyson.

Tyson with local school teacher Molly McKinney, reflecting upon her experience during the Hurricane Katrina disaster.

Tyson with Molly minutes before the unveiling of her new home, a day which would change her life forever.

Molly finally is able to start rebuilding her life when unveiling her gorgeous new home to the world with Tyson right by her side.