Next February, the NBA’s All-Star Weekend returns to NYC for the first time since 1998.
This marks the fifth time that New York has hosted basketball’s premier mid-season spectacle. Unlike the previous four All-Star experiences, there are now two teams and two glistening venues in the host city.
The newly renovated Madison Square Garden will host the game on Sunday, February 15, while the Barclays Center will be the site of All-Star Saturday on Valentine’s Day.
With two sets of season, corporate and suite holders to appease, the Knicks and Nets face the tough challenge of making their biggest clients happy with half of the ticket inventory. Brokers are already commanding $4,000 for the entire weekend, while Jay-Z and Queen Bey must navigate the challenge of landing courtside seats on home turf (Brooklyn) and in enemy territory (Manhattan).
Community and fan events will be held in all five boroughs of the city, but like with the Super Bowl, the Javits Center will be unavailable to host the NBA Jam Session due to a previous scheduling conflict.
Looking for synergy? The 1998 NBA All-Star Game was the last for Michael Jordan and the first for Kobe Bryant. Could it be the last for the Lakers legend, or Spurs icon Tim Duncan, who won his first championship at Madison Square Garden?
USE THUZIO DURING NBA ALL-STAR WEEKEND 2015:
Engage Clients – Imagine basketball legends enjoying a drink (or Happy Hour) with your guests while reliving their All-Star memories.
Activate Your Brand – Connect hoops pros with your All-Star campaign through on-site events and social media.
Play With A Pro – Hit the hardwood with the stars of yesteryear and see how you’d really fare.
Suite / Courtside Experiences – See and be seen by booking Hall of Famers for your Barclays Center or MSG suites, or have them mingle with their VIP friends courtside.
Dinner Events – Host an unforgettable dinner featuring NBA All-Stars at an upscale restaurant in Manhattan.
Cross-Celebrity Opportunities – Combine sports, food, entertainment and music to create the ultimate experience for your clients.
THUZIO BASKETBALL TALENT INCLUDES:
Gary Payton, Jrue Holiday, Don Nelson, Byron Scott, Michael Cooper, Elvin Hayes, Robert Horry, Robert Parrish, Toni Kukoc, Kenny Smith, Tim Hardaway, Bernard King, John Starks, Kenny Anderson, Darryl Dawkins, Jay Williams, Isiah Thomas, Rick Barry, Sean Elliott, Tim Legler, Dave Cowens, Glen Rice and so, so much more.
Call 1-800-656-0930 for more information on building the NBA All-Star experience of your dreams.
