MEDIA ADVISORY / PHOTO OPPORTUNITY - NBA 3X brings spirit of the NBA to Southcentre Mall

- Weekend basketball festival includes appearance by NBA star Brandon Knight -

TORONTO, Aug. 8, 2012 /CNW/ -

WHAT:	A weekend basketball festival that brings the authentic NBA atmosphere to Calgary. Teams will face off in a 3on3 tournament and fans can participate in a three-point contest on the Right Guard Court or watch the Sprite Slam Dunk Showdown. There will also be an appearance by Brandon Knight and the Larry O'Brien Championship Trophy will be on site courtesy of HP.
WHO:	Brandon Knight of the Detroit Pistons Harlem Globetrotter "Buckets" Blakes Local participants in 3on3 tournament
	Wheelchair Basketball Canada players
	NBA Canada representatives
WHEN:
	Saturday, August 11:
8:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.: All-day 3on3 tourney, with highlights of the day including:
	10:00 a.m.	3on3 Tournament begins
	2:15 p.m.- 2:30 p.m.	Harlem Globetrotters & Wheelchair Basketball Canada demonstration
	3:00 p.m. -4:00 p.m.	Three-point contest (qualifying tournaments) on Right Guard Court
	AND
	Sunday, August 12:
8:00 a.m. - 6 p.m.: 3on3 tournament continues and basketball/urban-themed entertainment throughout the day including:
	1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.	Three-point contest on Right Guard Court
	2:00 p.m. - 2:15 p.m.	Brandon Knight media availability
	2:30 p.m. - 2:50 p.m.	Sprite Slam Dunk Showdown (Brandon Knight to help judge)
WHERE:	Southcentre Mall 100 Anderson Road SE Calgary, AB

SOURCE: NBA Canada

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