Published 19:29 IST, September 23rd 2019
NBA in India: 2019 tour dates, venue, tickets and schedule details
National Basketball Association (NBA) is coming to India with a first-of-its-kind game. Let’s take a look at the NBA India schedule, tickets and other details.
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National Basketball Association (NBA) is USA’s premier basketball league. In October, two NBA teams, Sacramento Kings and Indiana Pacers will play a game in Mumbai. In August, tickets for NBA India Game went live on BookMyShow. Only a few tickets are available right w.
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NBA in India: 2019 tour dates, venue, tickets and or details
NBA India Games will feature Sacramento Kings and Indiana Pacers playing two preseason games on Friday, October 4 and Saturday, October 5 at Dome, NSCI, SVP Stadium in Mumbai. This is first time when teams from American League will be playing in India. BookMyShow, in association with AEG, will man NBA India Games 2019. Once fans register, y will have a 3D layout out of venue. VIP tickets will include opportunities to click photos and shoot free throws on court. Ticket prices range from ₹4,500 to ₹85,000.
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Sacramento Kings is under leadership of a Mumbai-native. Currently, y have 2018 number two overall draft pick Marvin Bagley III, 2017 number five overall draft pick Marvin Bagley III, 2017's number five overall draft pick De'Aaron Fox and 2016's number six overall draft pick Buddy Hield (Bahamas). Pacers are under chairman and CEO Herb Simon. y feature 2018's NBA All-Star Victor Oladipo, 2016's NBA All-Rookie second team member Myles Turner and 2016's number 11 overall draft pick Domantas Sabonis (Lithuania).
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US President Donald Trump jokes about visiting India to watch NBA game
On Sunday, September 23, 2019, at sold-out Howdy, Modi! event held in Houston, Texas, President Donald Trump asked PM Modi about a visit to India for upcoming NBA India Game. He said that USA is committed to ensuring that Indians have access to best products worldwide. Referring to NBA India event, President Trump asked PM Modi if he was invited. In jest, he joked with Prime Minister Narendra Modi to t to be surprised if he showed up.
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17:12 IST, September 23rd 2019