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The First Annual NBA Awards, Hosted By Drake

6/27/2017

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The NBA began a new tradition yesterday by launching their first annual award show in New York City. This lavish event boasted some of the biggest names in mens basketball, and rewarded them for their major accomplishments on, and off the court.

​Typically the NBA holds a small ceremony upon the conclusion of the regular season during the NBA Playoffs to grant these annual awards. However, this year the NBA chose to honor their valued players by setting up an actual award show which was hosted by rapper, Drake.

In front of a large, supportive crowd the following awards were granted to deserving members of the NBA:
  • Most Valuable Player: Winner Russell Westbrook of Oklahoma City Thunder
  • Rookie of the Year: Winner Malcolm Brogdon of Milwaukee Bucks
  • Basketball Executive of the Year: Winner Bob Myers of Golden State Warriors
  • Sixth Man Award: Winner Eric Gordon of Houston Rockets
  • Teammate of the Year: Winner Dirk Nowitzki of Dallas Mavericks
  • Coach of the Year: Winner Mike D’Antoni of Houston Rockets
  • Most Improved Player: Giannis Antetokounmpo of Milwaukee Bucks
  • Defensive Player of the Year: Draymond Green of Golden State Warriors
  • Sportsmanship Award: Kemba Walker of Charlotte Hornets
  • NBA Cares Community Assistant Award: Winner Isaiah Thomas of Boston Celtics
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The NBA granted fans the opportunity to weigh in on who they believed should win each award. Their website hosted a contest beginning in April which allowed fans to cast their votes. Seeing as this will be an annual event, be sure to check back next year, to nominate your favorite NBA player as a winner! ​

Written by Tara

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The Harlem Globetrotters set nine Guinness World Records

11/23/2016

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The Original Harlem Globetrotters proved they are still at the top of their field, over 90 years later when they set nine Guinness World Records last week, on Guinness World Record Day.

The Globies broke two records they set last year and reclaimed four records from YouTube star, Dude Perfect.

 The nine records are:
  • Longest basketball hook shot – Big Easy Lofton with a shot from 72ft, 6.25 inches
  • Most basketball slam dunks in one minute (individual) – Zeus McClurkin, 16
  • Most three pointers made by a pair in one minute - Cheese Chisholm & Ant Atkinson, 22
  • Farthest basketball shot made while sitting on the court – Thunder Law, 58ft and 2.5 inches
  • Most basketball three pointers made in one minute (single ball) - Ant Atkinson & Cheese Chisholm, 10
  • Longest basketball shot blindfolded - Ant Atkinson, 73ft, 10 inches
  • Most bounced basketball three pointers in one minute - Zeus McClurkin, 5
  • Longest blindfolded basketball hook shot - Big Easy Lofton, 58ft, 2.5 inches
  • Farthest basketball shot under one leg – Thunder Law, 52ft, 5.5 inches

A big congratulations on this amazing feat. Ticket Galaxy is proud to be the Official Secondary Ticket Partner of the Original Harlem Globetrotters. 

Written by Kristen
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