Visitors and residents took part in the final day of NBA All-Star Weekend on Sunday, with thousands flocking to the Indiana Convention Center for Jr. NBA events and Crossover, followed by the NBA All-Star Game at Gainbridge Fieldhouse.
Over three days with the basketball world watching, Indianapolis still lived up to the hype, even if the game itself did not.
The Indiana Pacers’ Tyrese Haliburton had five 3-pointers in a 1:32 span in the first quarter and finished with 32 points on 11-of-15 shooting.
The NBA’s Basketball Without Borders camp, for elite teen players from around the world, took place this weekend in Noblesville.
The brunch—held on Sunday before the All-Star Game and one of the tougher tickets to get over the course of the weekend—brought together more than 150 former NBA and WNBA players and some of the greatest ever, including Julius Erving, Dominique Wilkins and Oscar Robertson.
Chreece, Butter, Melt and Songs for You showcase Indianapolis talent amid the international spotlight of NBA All-Star Weekend.
For example, Indiana guard Tyrese Haliburton’s next contract might be worth more than $50 million less than he hoped if he doesn’t play enough games to qualify for a supermax—and at his current pace, he’d come up a bit short.
The All-Star Indy 2024 host committee and NBA All-Star Weekend organizers are capitalizing on the Indiana Pacers’ point guard’s rising popularity.
NBA All-Star Weekend kicked off Wednesday with a Tip-Off celebration, Q&A with NBA Commissioner Adam Silver and the first looks at the Crossover fan event.
The Tip-Off event at Bicentennial Unity Plaza recognized Oscar Robertson’s legacy and set a festive tone for three days of NBA All-Star activities in Indianapolis.
Speaking during an Economic Club of Indiana luncheon at the Indiana Convention Center, Silver said the partnership exhibited by city and state leaders when Indianapolis hosts big events is “different” than what’s found in other markets around the league.
This year’s Indy 500 would be Sato’s 15th appearance in the race and sixth with Zionsville-based RLL.
Dozens of companies will be promoting their brands and rolling out new merchandise at NBA All-Star Weekend events, including Under Armour, AT&T, Google, Kia, Starry, Lids, State Farm, Converse and Skims.
The university made the move after the team lost its ninth game in 11 outings on Tuesday and appeared unlikely to reach the NCAA men’s basketball tournament.
Two players known for their 3-point shooting ability, the WNBA’s Sabrina Ionescu and the NBA’s Stephen Curry, will go head-to-head Saturday in a 3-point contest at Lucas Oil Stadium.
Although TV ratings for the NBA All-Star Game are trending downward in the United States, a global audience will be watching.
Spots are still open for The Business of Basketball, a free clinic that’s part of the NBA’s effort to develop youth interest in basketball.
The multitude of parties will keep local event and catering companies busy and create an increase in food donations for an Indianapolis not-for-profit.
The Indianapols Airport Authority said it anticipates a busy weekend and is working closely with the Transportation Security Administration, the Federal Aviation Administration and others to accommodate the increased traffic.
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