#30HomeGames in 2015: USA Roadtrip and being the Ultimate NBA fan

<< crossposted on the 'Loz in Translation' blog

One of the primary reasons I created 'Loz in Transit' and its offshoot blogs was because I enjoyed having an undertaking that fostered life experiences. Since becoming a "content seeker" for these projects I feel more connected, inspired and proactive. Even though I've recently returned from a short USA trip, activity on my travel blog has been sparse as nearly all my focus has shifted to my basketball mission. In particular the @30HomeGames Instagram which I update daily and consumes most of my waking thoughts.

We embarked on the maiden #30HGroadtrip to the snowy US East Coast, cruising from New York to Cleveland by SUV. I had a Fairytale in New York as the Knicks graciously hosted us to pregame access at Madison Square Garden aka "The World's Most Famous Arena". We also sat Courtside behind the player's bench in Philly and capped it off watching this generation's greatest player, homecoming king LeBron playing in Cleveland.

Having the #NYknicks host #30HomeGames with #pregameaccess at the #WorldsMostFamousArena will go down as the highlight of the #30HGroadtrip. Being able to share this cherished moment with friends was a blessing. Whatever happens during the remainder of our #USAtrip is simply a bonus. It seems I did an unwitting #photobomb as I was snapping #KevinDurant. To organise your own unique Fan experience, check out the creative packages on the @nyknicks website (nba.com/knicks/fan-experience)

Una foto publicada por 30homegames (@30homegames) el 2 de Feb de 2015 a la(s) 9:22 PST

At this stage, my growing obsession for Instagram has me viewing the world through a square, basketball-themed prism. The shift largely precipitated by my new life as a Smartphone user, its been 7 months now. A lot of the inspiration and insight which filled these pages came to me during quiet moments of reflection traveling Europe and South America. I didn't have a camera for the majority of my travels but on the occasions I did I realised it made me neglect writing. The smartphone has made this worse tenfold, conversely "gramming" has helped me develop a more economical way of storytelling.

There's a lot in store for '30 Home Games' in 2015 so stay tuned.
I have an interview with a diehard Australian jersey collector coming. I'm also campaigning to be the 'ESPN Ultimate Fan' so please show your support. As its an even year, FIBA basketball returns. I'll be contemplating whether to continue my streak having already attended EuroBasket '11 and FIBA Americas '13. I have a choice between a mid year trip to either Asia or Africa. There's AfroBasket 2015 hosted by Tunisia between August 19 to 30 or FIBA Asia in Changsha, China from September 23 to October 3.

- FIBA Africa, Tunisia 2015 (August 19-30)
- FIBA Asia, Changsha 2015 (September 23 - October 3)