Published 10:18 IST, October 3rd 2019

India gets its first-ever floating basketball court in Mumbai

The National Basketball Association (NBA) brought to India the first-ever Floating Basketball Court in the Arabian Sea near Bandra Worli Sealink on Wednesday.

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 National Basketball Association has brought first-ever floating basketball court to India. This was installed in Arabian Sea near Bandra-Worli Sealink on Wednesday. Accompanied by NBA legend Jason Williams, some sports enthusiasts were seen enjoying floating court. Jason Williams also gave tips to aspiring Indian youngsters and said that y need to work hard as kids from all over world are getting better at game. 

Tips from NBA legend Jason Williams 

National Basketball Association legend, Jason Williams speaking to ANI said, “You just got to work hard, and you have to dedicate all your time to it. Kids from all over world are getting better at basketball every day and India is maybe a couple of steps behind everyone else but it does t mean y cant catch up”. NBA India also shared some stills from first-ever floating court near Bandra Worli Sealink. pictures showed sportspersons playing game. 

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India’s first NBA Game 

India is all set to host its first NBA game in Mumbai on October 4 and 5. game will take place in  SVP Stadium at Dome, NSCI, in Mumbai. While NBA fans in India gear up to witness  live match, team Sacramento Kings are getting a grand entry into country via Air-Drake. A few days ago, on Saturday,  Gateway of India was lit colourfully in hues of red, green and blue which are  colours of NBA logo.  special decoration was to build up anticipation for  upcoming game. 

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Read: NBA India Games: Sacramento Kings to fly down to India via Air Drake

Stills from lighting of Gateway of India 

Read: NBA India Games: Mumbai's Gateway of India lights up ahead of clash

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(With ANI Inputs)

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08:11 IST, October 3rd 2019