Free Basketball Fan Zone to Tip Off NBA Action in Manchester

By Sam Neter on October 4, 2013

The build up to NBA Global Games 2013 in Manchester begins this weekend at The Printworks as a four-day Fan Zone has been announced by the NBA.

Ahead of the NBA’s first ever game in the city, players past and present from the Philadelphia 76ers and Oklahoma City Thunder will join dance teams and mascots in a celebration of all things NBA.

NBA Fan Zone is a free, outdoor fan festival taking place at the The Printworks on October 5-8, 2013. Fans will get the opportunity to meet current NBA players from the Philadelphia 76ers and Oklahoma City Thunder, as well as NBA Legends Peja Stojakovic, Vlade Divac, Dikembe Mutombo and Manchester’s own John Amaechi.

Fans will also be able to see exciting live performances from the Sixers and Thunder Dance Teams and team mascots. In addition, fans of all ages can enjoy interactive elements including a jersey display featuring all 30 NBA jerseys and an interactive social media wall.

The Philadelphia 76ers play host to the Oklahoma City Thunder at the Phones4 u Arena on Oct. 8th, marking the first NBA game in the UK outside of London.

Image Credit: NBAE/Getty Images

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