As the 2014 NBA All-Star Weekend in New Orleans quickly approaches, the NBRPA is excited to share a schedule of events and activities for all to attend!
NBRPA All Access Package
For just $1000, the NBRPA is offering basketball fans access to many of the elite All-Star Weekend events hosted by the NBRPA. All proceeds are tax deductible and 100 percent of the proceeds will benefit the NBRPA’s Dave DeBusschere College Scholarship Program and the New Orleans Recreation Development Foundation. The All Access Package includes (2) autographed memorabilia items, (2) passes to the NBRPA Basketball Clinic at Federal City, (2) tickets to the NBA All-Star Jam Session, (2) passes to the NBRPA Members& Partners Breakfast, (2) passes to the NBRPA Legends Ladies Event, (2) passes to the NBRPA Basketball Clinic and Youth Summit at Oliver Bush Playground (Lower 9th Ward), (2) passes to the NBRPA Patron’s Reception at Harrah’s New Orleans, and (2) passes to the NBRPA Gala at Harrah’s New Orleans.
To take advantage of this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity, click here! Or call the NBRPA office at 312-913-9400.
Thursday, February 13
Federal City Basketball Clinic
Time: 1:00pm-3:00pm
Location: YMCA West Bank (2220 Constitution St.)
Attire: Casual
Led by New Orleans Native Eldridge Recasner and other NBRPA Legends, this basketball clinic and summit is hosted for cadets of the New Orleans Military Maritime Academy.
Saturday, February 15
NBRPA Partners, Members, and Legends Ladies Breakfast
Time: 8:30am-10:30am
Location: Marriott Hotel New Orleans, Grand Ballroom
Attire: Business Casual
This continental breakfast will bring together the NBRPA’s partners, members, and legends ladies. America’s Premier Sports Performance Manager and Fitness Expert, Mackie Shilstone and physician, journalist, and educator Dr. Corey Hebert will speak.
Legends Ladies Garden District Tour
Time: 12:00pm-2:00pm
Location: New Orleans Garden District
Attire: Casual
NBRPA Legends Ladies will have an opportunity to take a tour of New Orleans’ Garden District. Boxed lunches will be provided.
Community Lunch, Basketball Clinic and Youth Summit
Time: 12:00pm-4:00pm
Location: Oliver Bush Playground, Lower 9th Ward
Attire: Casual
The NBRPA returns to the Lower 9th Ward for community service. The community lunch will be hosted by the City of New Orleans. Partners for the day include: Dentons Law Firm, New Orleans City Council, New Orleans Recreation Development Foundation, New Orleans Recreation Development Commission, Louisiana Justice Institute, The Beta Group, and Behind the Bench. The Youth Summit is hosted by Dillard University.
NBRPA Patron’s Reception
Time: 7:00pm-8:00pm
Location: Harrah’s Casino – Masquerade Lounge
Attire: Cocktail Attire / Business Professional
NBRPA Legends Gala
Time: 8:00pm-12:00am
Location: Harrah’s Casino Theatre 228 Poydras St
Attire: Cocktail Attire / Business Professional
Sponsored by Harrah’s Casino, this signature event will deliver the Big Easy experience to NBRPA Members and patrons. With a backdrop of authentic New Orleans music, the night will honor the 40th Anniversary of the New Orleans Jazz NBA Franchise, members of the Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame, and former LSU Coach Dale Brown with a lifetime achievement award.
Sunday, February 16
2014 NBA All-Star Weekend Chapel Service
Time: 8:30am – 9:30am
Location: Hilton New Orleans Riverside (2 Poydras St) – Napoleon Ballroom
Attire: Business Professional
This non-denominational service is held for NBA players (past and present), coaches, executives, team and league officials of the NBA. We encourage you to invite your friends, family and All-Star Weekend guests. Pastor Chip Luter of Franklin Avenue Baptist Church, New Orleans will serve as keynote speaker and celebrated vocalist Kayla Buggage will provide the inspirational music for the service. A continental breakfast will be available.
Louisiana Coaches Clinic
Time: 1:00pm-5:00pm
Location: Isidore Newman School (1903 Jefferson Ave.)
Attire: Casual
This event brings together top men’s and women’s college coaches from the Gulf Coast, including the legendary Dale Brown ( LSU Men), Johnny Jones (LSU Men), Ed Conroy (Tulane Men), Lisa Stockton (Tulane Women), Lori Jones (Southeastern Louisiana Women), plus Coaching Consultant and former NBA great Randy Livingston.
To register online: http://livoncoaching.eventbrite.com