Net benefit: Hoops-loving teen impresses, Edmonton neighbours gift him with basketball net A neighbour noticed Anthony was spending hours every day dribbling a ball on his driveway, but he didn’t have a net.Ian Ray was impressed by the teen’s basketball skills and put out a call for help on Facebook.Offers came in from several community members who wanted to donate their used nets, but the post garnered so much attention, the area Canadian Tire swooshed in and donated a brand new net.On Monday night, Ray showed up on Anthony’s doorstep with the net, a new basketball and a gift card.The whole endeavour has seemingly tugged at the heartstrings of many.Rock stars and sports journalists have shared the story, leading to millions of shares and.