Media Advisory / Photo Opportunity - NBA Nation presented by Samsung tips-off in Vancouver

TORONTO, Aug. 5, 2014 /CNW/ -

WHAT:	Basketball action will take over Vancouver when NBA Nation presented by Samsung holds court at Metropolis at Metrotown on Saturday. Vancouver is the first stop of NBA Canada's five-city interactive basketball tour.
	Fans will meet adidas NBA player Eric Gordon of the New Orleans Pelicans for an autograph session and Q&A and have the chance to take photos with the Larry O'Brien NBA Championship Trophy.
	Interactive basketball activities continue all day with a demonstration by Wheelchair Basketball Canada, Samsung Skills Challenge, Foot Locker 3-Point Contest, Sprite Slam Dunk Showdown, Foot Locker APPROVED Fan Makeover and Skullcandy Lounge.
WHO:	Eric Gordon of the New Orleans Pelicans
	NBA Canada Representatives
WHEN:	11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on Saturday, August 9, 2014
	Highlights include:
	11:00 a.m.: Wheelchair Basketball Canada demo 1:15 p.m.: Larry O'Brien NBA Championship Trophy photo opportunities 2:00 p.m.: Foot Locker 3-Point Contest 2:45 p.m.: Q&A and autograph session with adidas NBA player Eric Gordon 4:00 p.m.: Sprite Slam Dunk Showdown
WHERE:	Metropolis at Metrotown Mall
	4700 Kingsway
	Burnaby, BC
	V5H 4M1

SOURCE: NBA Canada

or to set up an interview, please contact: Sinead Brown, Paradigm Public Relations, 416-413-5193, [email protected]; Sam Morsy, NBA Canada, 647-539-7552, [email protected]