Media Advisory / Photo Opportunity - NBA 3X holds court at Festival of Lights in Vancouver

- Weekend basketball festival includes appearance by NBA star Eric Gordon -

VANCOUVER, July 25, 2012 /CNW/ -

WHAT:		A weekend basketball festival that brings the authentic NBA atmosphere to town as part of celebrations for Vancouver's Festival of Lights. 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 Eric Gordon, live entertainment from break dancing crews and the Larry O'Brien NBA Championship Trophy will be on site courtesy of HP.
WHO:		Eric Gordon of the New Orleans Hornets Local participants in 3on3 tournament NBA Canada representatives
WHEN:
		Saturday, July 28:
Noon - 8:00 p.m.:		All-day 3on3 tournament, with highlights of the day including:
	Noon:		3on3 Tournament begins
	3:00 p.m.- 3:30 p.m.:		Eric Gordon media availability
	4:30 p.m.:		Sprite Slam Dunk Showdown (Eric Gordon to help judge)
	5:00 p.m.:		Three-point contest on Right Guard Court
		AND
		Sunday, July 29:
10 a.m. - 6 p.m.:		3on3 tournament continues and basketball/urban themed entertainment throughout the day.
WHERE:		Sunset Beach 100 Thurlow Street Vancouver, BC 6V2 2E2

SOURCE: NBA Canada

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Sinead Brown,
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Jonathan Chang
NBA Canada
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