2014-02-04

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

 

 

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