Tickets on sale for Abu Dhabi NBA legends occasion

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Former LA Lakers star Kareem Abdul-Jabbar is one in every of various former NBA gamers heading to the UAE capital as a part of October’s NBA Abu Dhabi Games.

The NBA fan appreciation day takes place forward of the second preseason recreation happening on the Etihad Arena between Dallas Mavericks and Minnesota Timberwolves.

The two occasions will characteristic appearances by NBA legends Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Tim Hardaway Sr., Gary Payton and Kenny Smith, as a part of an expanded collection of fan activations surrounding the NBA Abu Dhabi Games 2023.

Fans can see Dallas Mavericks and Minnesota Timberwolves play two preseason video games on October 5 and October 7 at Yas Island’s Etihad Arena in Abu Dhabi. The first-ever NBA Fan Appreciation Day in Abu Dhabi will happen on Friday, October 6.

The final fan expertise will characteristic appearances by Mavericks and Timberwolves gamers and NBA legends together with 19-time NBA All-Star and six-time NBA champion Kareem Abdul-Jabbar and two-time NBA champion Kenny Smith.

Activities will embody a expertise problem and three-point contest that includes Mavericks and Timberwolves gamers, performances by Mavericks Entertainment Team, Timberwolves Dunk Team, and the staff mascots, and a slam dunk contest that includes skilled dunkers.

“NBA Fan Appreciation Day is a great opportunity to experience a live authentic NBA experience for fans of all ages,” stated Smith. “With all the in-game entertainment elements, as well as competitions and opportunities for fans to get involved and win prizes, it promises to be a fun-packed night of NBA fun and a great way to see your favourite players and of course former players.”

NBA District, an interactive fan occasion that final yr welcomed practically 10,000 followers, will return to Manarat Al Saadiyat the place followers will be capable to meet five-time NBA All-Star Tim Hardaway Sr., and nine-time NBA All-Star and NBA champion Gary Payton, whereas taking part in basketball actions on a full-size NBA court docket.

“Fans will not want to miss NBA District,” stated Payton. “This will be my first time in Abu Dhabi, and I am really looking forward to meeting fans and interacting with all of the fun NBA elements in what will be a 360 immersive experience.”