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NBA Stores begin opening in N.O. for All-Star game
NEW ORLEANS –
The National Basketball Association today opened its first NBA Store in the city for the 2008 NBA All-Star game, which will be played Feb. 17 at the New Orleans Arena.
The 1,500-square-foot store, at 620 Decatur St. in the Jax Brewery building, features commemorative NBA All-Star merchandise.
It is one of eight NBA Stores that will open throughout the city during the All-Star event.
Fans will also find NBA Stores at the NBA All-Star Jam Session presented by Adidas at the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center, the New Orlenas Arena and at NBA partner hotels.
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Bush teams with Shaq to host All-Star Charity Event
NEW ORLEANS -
Shaquille O'Neal and Reggie Bush have accomplished a lot on the court and on the field, respectively. And now they're putting their efforts toward helping to rebuild a city.
The two prominent athletes will welcome NBA All-Star Weekend attendees to New Orleans by hosting "Welcome to New Orleans," an event from which all proceeds will benefit several charities in the Big Easy, including A Child's Wish, the Father T Foundation, and Habitat for Humanity.
The Big Easy Billiards Bash & After Party will be held on Friday, February 15, 2008 at the Hilton New Orleans Riverside Grand Ballroom. In the midst of the usual NBA All-Star glitz, it promises to be the weekend's hottest party, and it's all for a great cause.
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