tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-49429674843672159022024-03-18T21:19:31.499-07:0030 Home GamesAustralian on a mission to visit all 30 NBA CitiesLoz Intransithttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16116301195413793447noreply@blogger.comBlogger246125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4942967484367215902.post-25089983549890548722024-01-21T02:33:00.000-08:002024-01-21T15:10:44.855-08:00Full @30HomeGames interview with GetBuckets on YouTube<p style="text-align: left;"><i><< crossposted on the <a href="https://medium.com/30homegames/full-30homegames-interview-with-getbuckets-on-youtube-57f03612d1b8" target="_blank">30HomeGames Medium blog</a></i></p><p style="text-align: left;">I was interviewed by <a href="https://www.instagram.com/getbuckets_au/" target="_blank">Ryan of GetBuckets</a> to close out 2023, we reflected on our time in Manila for the FIBA World Cup and talked about the world game. I had excerpted our conversation for an IG Guide, but seeing as that feature was disabled, I've transferred that info here. You can still scroll through the IG Guides via this link: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/stories/highlights/17862252501024614/" target="_blank">30HomeGames Instagram Guides</a>.</p><p style="text-align: center;"><b>VIDEO: The NBA is not it and FIBA is proving its case</b> <iframe allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/bzQ98LKosHA?si=4Z8Edfe-Wj3wkqMX" title="YouTube video player" width="560"></iframe></p><p>Chatting with Ryan from <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@Getbuckets_au" target="_blank">Get Buckets</a>.<br />We debriefed after our FIBAWC experience in Manila.<br />Find the full vid on the 'Get Buckets' YouTube channel.</p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3sKVFw-fGiiicHdwYCDXsEgB3MVPUKSrL4Xq_QS_3dO-uqlSyfNi7shNFt24gTSQ0OKY-Qof4jbLtRnyMmUW_lQPxAidT5FI_JqVPdxcUL64QtqGoDFxmUnY7z5Rk0z3qw3oZGrW6BUfu5CqgIOrFLF6KILUXq9kOuJo32zkKrEECa-GYIwSXkRwVAn4/s1080/Fufdg-1aMAEtC4U.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="1080" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3sKVFw-fGiiicHdwYCDXsEgB3MVPUKSrL4Xq_QS_3dO-uqlSyfNi7shNFt24gTSQ0OKY-Qof4jbLtRnyMmUW_lQPxAidT5FI_JqVPdxcUL64QtqGoDFxmUnY7z5Rk0z3qw3oZGrW6BUfu5CqgIOrFLF6KILUXq9kOuJo32zkKrEECa-GYIwSXkRwVAn4/w400-h400/Fufdg-1aMAEtC4U.jpeg" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">My <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/CqMjqwGv4AV/?igsh=ZzFzdmpuZzNzOGI%3D" target="_blank">intention for FIBAWC 2023</a> in Jakarta 🇮🇩, Okinawa 🇯🇵 and Manila 🇵🇭</td></tr></tbody></table><p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/CqMjqwGv4AV/?igsh=ZzFzdmpuZzNzOGI%3D" target="_blank">My World Cup Intention</a><br />LE: (1m 03s) I knew I had to do it my way, which is usually doing it all 3. Obviously most people will watch their team and whoever the host is, maybe go to Manila for the finals phase.</p><p>Because I'm doing it as a traveller, backpacker and explorer and also just someone who wants to immerse myself in the experience, I had to do it all.</p><p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/7y8b5uifRB/?igsh=MW96aWhxMjg4OTFleA%3D%3D" target="_blank">Lietuva, where @30HomeGames began</a><br />LE: (2m 08s) I was hooping in Rotterdam🇳🇱 with a Spanish guy from the hostel… and he goes "You love basketball, you should go to EuroBasket".</p><p>I was like, "What's @EuroBasket?"</p><p>He explained it to me, I looked it up and went to Lithuania a couple of months later… I got to see Dirk Nowitzki, Marc Gasol, Joakim Noah, Boris Diaw. All NBA guys obviously but that's a side of the game that maybe people don't know about.<br />You know "The Dream Team", you know your local national team but there's a whole world out there.</p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhiCKrNUrKC1Beqf9-xpaR0D2Y7NEjlNM06IEBR5DBBQxM4rSenx-cJH7CuoQ553NiGONJ2WJdRNZ8l3JmGFmfOMLGpaUVyFKR8ZPlw7RU8ZU7EoIfhYLzMTx0EPVZeDqWRNnxpQmg5DRC8mhKRwTu4raCMAJZGSQTMT8OhWre4gNjSlHHrINJ-l1lBLaI/s2000/30HG_GetBuckets_Baltics.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="830" data-original-width="2000" height="166" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhiCKrNUrKC1Beqf9-xpaR0D2Y7NEjlNM06IEBR5DBBQxM4rSenx-cJH7CuoQ553NiGONJ2WJdRNZ8l3JmGFmfOMLGpaUVyFKR8ZPlw7RU8ZU7EoIfhYLzMTx0EPVZeDqWRNnxpQmg5DRC8mhKRwTu4raCMAJZGSQTMT8OhWre4gNjSlHHrINJ-l1lBLaI/w400-h166/30HG_GetBuckets_Baltics.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/Cw_7oxArpTL/?igsh=a2Rjb3Vnazd1eXI0&img_index=5" target="_blank">Taiwanese superfans of the Baltics</a> in Jakarta</td></tr></tbody></table><p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/Cw_7oxArpTL/?igsh=a2Rjb3Vnazd1eXI0" target="_blank">Hoops opening up the world</a><br />LE: (5m 22s) The more curious and the more you find out, the more you realise there's more curiosity to look into. There's more that we can dig into…"</p><p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/reel/CyQgNVNS-De/?igsh=ZGpoam9yeTFwZTk5" target="_blank">Find your pack</a><br />LE: (7m 14) We all have to realise that attention is paid to what's popular but there's always going to be a small subgroup of people.</p><p>People like Australians who like the Boomers. People who like small market teams, who like the Grizzlies and the Timberwolves who are like<br />"🙋♂️ How about us? 🙋♀️ How about us?".<br />There's always been that tussle.</p><p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/Cnkjne6B-kW/?igsh=MTlxenRpdGd6Nnp6Mw%3D%3D" target="_blank">On growing the fanbase</a><br />LE: (8m 20s) For me - and we can talk about this with women's sport or just anything. You just need to build a loyal fanbase. You need to build a fanbase that's "ride or die " with you and who are genuine about the team. Genuine about the culture.</p><p>Success can bring you new fans, success can bring you new audiences... but you just need that loyalty, you need that culture. You need that sense of community.</p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1PkC7lKot_ZmXdr8p2SFUBIGQcQUlMCPoog8WIGn-NS6_sli_tHBKBx-_tqABeACQSvHHyOppnao6fm5l-ytnu1JjpJaH0gT_VaksN83kukjDh2fFfUDJdXZY6KJ6ndWzM3_IYWdWVAghOo7LICQMWXyyiFA5SpjpP1dVZPoh0I-PQcAltne1fT9YKW0/s2000/30HG_GetBuckets_Lebanon.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="830" data-original-width="2000" height="166" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1PkC7lKot_ZmXdr8p2SFUBIGQcQUlMCPoog8WIGn-NS6_sli_tHBKBx-_tqABeACQSvHHyOppnao6fm5l-ytnu1JjpJaH0gT_VaksN83kukjDh2fFfUDJdXZY6KJ6ndWzM3_IYWdWVAghOo7LICQMWXyyiFA5SpjpP1dVZPoh0I-PQcAltne1fT9YKW0/w400-h166/30HG_GetBuckets_Lebanon.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/CzK8u2mvQ-0/?igsh=YTN3a3M5Y2pldnIz" target="_blank">Lebanon fans in Jakarta for FIBAWC</a></td></tr></tbody></table><p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/CzK8u2mvQ-0/?igsh=YTN3a3M5Y2pldnIz" target="_blank">Win for Lebanon</a><br />LE: (10m 15s) My first World Cup game was Latvia vs Lebanon, probably the best crowd on both sides I experienced. Lebanon came second in FIBA Asia, @WaelArakji is a player I really like so I came in wanting to like Lebanon. They had an amazing support group... a massive amount of Lebanese fans, that's what it's about..."</p><p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/CyLGd1rPKLz/?igsh=dWc1dGpia3Y1Ym14" target="_blank">Gold stays forever</a><br />RA: (11m 08s) This is where I really appreciated that mob of Australians, the old heads who were even wearing custom shirts… Even if the Boomers weren't there, they all had fun. That's what it's all about, being with your mates and enjoying the sport that you love.</p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifV8T8SaSFHmrBqPfPCxgSQoguD9CwgFRdlm5awUR159xMgG4CUPjrWWxqxDFYfyzwtylAjvmTrfK4v90R4r5fxth-dJTnBBn2tK_2zI5yFbQ28fegZ0SD_shOKfdjIVyq3jwwCU7lhBgK-SFbzPoTdb2jnZ0ZbGJSEKp3IhWSWw8SBHF0ZTSc5JDJh0c/s2000/30HG_GetBuckets_Gilas.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="830" data-original-width="2000" height="166" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifV8T8SaSFHmrBqPfPCxgSQoguD9CwgFRdlm5awUR159xMgG4CUPjrWWxqxDFYfyzwtylAjvmTrfK4v90R4r5fxth-dJTnBBn2tK_2zI5yFbQ28fegZ0SD_shOKfdjIVyq3jwwCU7lhBgK-SFbzPoTdb2jnZ0ZbGJSEKp3IhWSWw8SBHF0ZTSc5JDJh0c/w400-h166/30HG_GetBuckets_Gilas.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/BfjZt0Kh2mr/?igsh=MTMyNWs1bDBvajFp&img_index=7" target="_blank">Pilipinas at Australia</a> (February 2018)</td></tr></tbody></table><p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/BfjZt0Kh2mr/?igsh=MTMyNWs1bDBvajFp" target="_blank">They say we love basketball</a><br />RA: (14m 28s) If the Philippines or Filipinos have the ability to support, they will.<br />...<br />In 2018 there was an exhibition match in Melbourne... Gilas vs Boomers. 80% attending were Filipinos IN Australia.<br />I was so proud that I was there, it was insane!<br />...<br />They will support the Philippines team, it's just outside of them and Team USA, it needs some work. I don't think it's the Filipinos' fault. Again, credit to the huge marketing machine that is the NBA...</p><p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/xiVLlOCffL/?igsh=MW54OGxoM3E4bnd4dA%3D%3D" target="_blank">Love of the game</a><br />LE: (19m 09s) You've seen this with sneakers… everyone's a sneakerhead now and everyone knows more about sneakers than you do. Then you're like wait "Didn't you just get into it two years ago?"</p><p>But that's all of life now...</p><p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/CDgS6nBBcKn/?igsh=ZXpsaXlsbnJwaXp1" target="_blank">Guest piece for 'SBS Voices'</a><br />LE: (19m 24s) Everything is just accessible but how does that translate into authentic following. Because if it's easy to get into something, it's also easy to get out of something out.</p><p>RA: That's right. Is it a trend or do you believe it as a person and it just became a trend?</p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEieux24pTD2qmy1HsA0kJRpX99kKOJDO655aoE770dSSOfrRqSKN-GU12R7-B4j4BMerfFWF7i1Jzae2FNhpWqjYwr24VWOYcfUQB9iBAt8DVpOM6exL0KTkFXYSYUPDEKvDXIgj2tpvQabAUFFASOYVums2nHkrpyj2mYkSWCDOjHhyu5a8yyzCR079aY/s2000/30HG_GetBuckets_wrestling.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="830" data-original-width="2000" height="166" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEieux24pTD2qmy1HsA0kJRpX99kKOJDO655aoE770dSSOfrRqSKN-GU12R7-B4j4BMerfFWF7i1Jzae2FNhpWqjYwr24VWOYcfUQB9iBAt8DVpOM6exL0KTkFXYSYUPDEKvDXIgj2tpvQabAUFFASOYVums2nHkrpyj2mYkSWCDOjHhyu5a8yyzCR079aY/w400-h166/30HG_GetBuckets_wrestling.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">This. Is. Wrestling. <a href="https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/30hglive/" target="_blank">#30HGlive</a></td></tr></tbody></table><p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/BvBGrb9Afra/?igsh=MWQ3eGdlZXUyb2Nmbg%3D%3D" target="_blank">Then. Now. Forever.</a><br />LE: (20m 08s) Everyone likes everything.</p><p>RA: There's small bubbles everywhere. They like their own thing.</p><p>LE: But then how many things in your life have you liked since you were 15? That to me is what's interesting… That's basketball for me. It's pro-wrestling as well and then there's a million other things.<br />But that's also what makes me, me.</p><p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/reel/Cdt6_u9pKSq/?igsh=emk0Y3M2MDY2aDEx" target="_blank">Best way to find out</a><br />LE: (21m 53s) You want to search for it. There's a comedian <a href="https://twitter.com/peteholmes" target="_blank">@peteholmes</a> who [has a joke] about Googling. You can Google all knowledge but the best knowledge is when you experience it, maybe organically through conversation or organically through life...<br />And so for me that story is amazing because you had the intention for something to happen... And to me that's what the experience of going on these trips is about.</p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEia-zq-BLtOJ6QLuQb4NzgXD3i8-9Y2w1nOOIa-yK45Y6qsQBQog1C_V1_m-zAnqWqzGTLmyfUuh48XGstUr2g5DoU4Gg9aj34BLy7_wVqdpAlSI1qX_GudiidVVt5uS9rMx6YAPEKtAgI_meKhjXFyCQhpZcAsQ78kXFjT-_FR4xPwwM7sTxtVGfdQMqs/s2000/30HG_GetBuckets_Latvia.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="830" data-original-width="2000" height="166" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEia-zq-BLtOJ6QLuQb4NzgXD3i8-9Y2w1nOOIa-yK45Y6qsQBQog1C_V1_m-zAnqWqzGTLmyfUuh48XGstUr2g5DoU4Gg9aj34BLy7_wVqdpAlSI1qX_GudiidVVt5uS9rMx6YAPEKtAgI_meKhjXFyCQhpZcAsQ78kXFjT-_FR4xPwwM7sTxtVGfdQMqs/w400-h166/30HG_GetBuckets_Latvia.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Getting swept up <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@gromuls/video/7271542350764084512" target="_blank">by @Gromuls</a> and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/CwYK1epPCGR/?igsh=MXhkYmxhNXo4ejRrYw%3D%3D" target="_blank">Team Latvia</a></td></tr></tbody></table><p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/CwYK1epPCGR/?igsh=MXhkYmxhNXo4ejRrYw%3D%3D" target="_blank">The Latvian connection</a><br />LE: (23m 32s) I'm walking towards there, then I see a bunch of Latvians and I'm like "They're going to the game, I'll follow them<br />...<br />They're friendly to me and they give me a [Rolands Šmits] shirt so I become part of their crew...<br />So [<a href="https://twitter.com/gromuls" target="_blank">@gromuls</a>] he's a TikToker, an influencer, and he just knows everyone in Latvia so I was just connected with him for all the games yeah...</p><p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/reel/Cwdph_aqM_o/?igsh=ZGptcHh4bG5hZmdj" target="_blank">Meeting Raimonds Vējonis</a></p><p>LE: (24m 14s) "I want to introduce you to someone. he's the President of Basketball". So I shake his hand, take a photo. He's a cool guy.</p><p>Then later on everyone else is taking photos with him and one of the guys goes, "You know who that is right? That's the former President of Latvia".<br />...<br />This is who I want to meet and connect with. People who are just like: You're a fan, I'm a fan.<br />I'm a person, you're a person.</p><p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/Cy-kICDPa0I/?igsh=dDJrMnVocDc2aHAz" target="_blank">Srbija Got Game</a></p><p>RA: (27m 58s) You want to understand why the last three MVPs in the NBA are not American, this is why. You have to see how they play, how they connect. They're so different.</p><p>I go back to Bogdan, this is why I want a Bogdan jersey... he's the lifeblood of the Serbian team.</p><span><a name='more'></a></span><p>Find other 30HomeGames interviews interviews below:<br />- <a href="https://medium.com/30homegames/approaching-10-years-of-30homegames-9ab0d520c54c" target="_blank">Approaching 10 years of @30HomeGames</a>. A decade of traveling and connecting over a shared love of basketball<br />- <a href="https://medium.com/30homegames/ball-year-round-podcast-episode-47-tales-from-30homegames-a41cb949e4d8" target="_blank">Ball Year Round podcast episode 47</a>: Tales from 30HomeGames<br />- <a href="https://www.instagram.com/30homegames/guide/dropping-dimes-in-pictures/18064343101335937/?igsh=cHNjYmdhcTdla3Fr" target="_blank">Dropping Dimes in Pictures</a></p><span></span><p></p>Loz Intransithttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16116301195413793447noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4942967484367215902.post-28906953561142439352023-07-23T16:43:00.014-07:002023-11-19T20:26:32.272-08:0030HomeGames sees the world (Indonesia + Japan + Philippines): FIBA World Cup wishlist<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8RZKv-AUuzBlHsw8pceTiIJ6bfsJHC2jSzw-zdWiEcKrjMfaxvNeSrs0RY7UGZM_MHHqVNGogVmqrnl5hjgYldTeMRHTTtkJgcl-uJ1CcjeE-bvLZDHpWuplwsJbFL58_ibAFPYjvsoLTflCXMHo2KJ9VQ_M9RRTmYdJXEu62aSbUyrxej6TjxmzFufE/s1080/Fufdg-1aMAEtC4U.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><span style="color: black;"><img alt="FIBA World Cup, 30HomeGames plans" border="0" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="1080" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8RZKv-AUuzBlHsw8pceTiIJ6bfsJHC2jSzw-zdWiEcKrjMfaxvNeSrs0RY7UGZM_MHHqVNGogVmqrnl5hjgYldTeMRHTTtkJgcl-uJ1CcjeE-bvLZDHpWuplwsJbFL58_ibAFPYjvsoLTflCXMHo2KJ9VQ_M9RRTmYdJXEu62aSbUyrxej6TjxmzFufE/w400-h400/Fufdg-1aMAEtC4U.jpeg" title="FIBA World Cup, 30HomeGames" width="400" /></span></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><div>Jakarta, Indonesia + Okinawa, Japan + Manila, Philippines (Aug25 - Sep12)</div></td></tr></tbody></table><p style="text-align: left;">I attended my <a href="https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/30hgfibawwc/" target="_blank">first Basketball World</a> Cup last year, watching the best women in the world in my hometown Sydney. In a month I'll embark for FIBAWC, watching games in Jakarta, Okinawa and Manila. I've been to Indonesia, Japan and Philippines previously but this will be my first solo adventure exploring these cities. Backpacking has been a great way for me to immerse myself in new places, and a big part of what drives my <a href="http://30homegames.blogspot.com/p/mission.html" target="_blank">30HomeGames mission</a>. </p><p style="text-align: left;">Being born in Cebu, I've had my <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W_CcblZ81cs" target="_blank">sights set on this FIBA World Cup</a> since it was first announced. Connecting with my birth country, a hotbed for basketball, and on the grandest stage of them all. I'm flexible on my trips but do search for my other loves of <a href="http://lozintranslation.blogspot.com/2017/05/my-memphis-wrestling-experience-at.html" target="_blank">wrestling</a> and <a href="http://30homegames.blogspot.com/2014/03/30hg-destination-spotlight-finding.html" target="_blank">comedy</a> wherever I go. Its ultimately a stand-in for finding niche and subculture in new places. Otherwise its exploring neighbourhoods with street food and streetwear as a pretext, on top of the usual sightseeing and hoops of course. </p><p style="text-align: left;">I've generally just made wishlists for my NBA trips. With the scale of the trip and it being my first basketball mission since the pandemic, it made sense to create a guide. If you have any suggestions, kindly let me know in the comments or get in touch via <a href="https://www.instagram.com/30homegames/" target="_blank">Instagram</a> or <a href="https://twitter.com/30HomeGames" target="_blank">Twitter</a>.</p><p style="text-align: left;"></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjTgtKiowRlEXr7f4x6HxXjVeJuieS7mi5JAgpfh62lNc7P45qKukEqEDfpnoxer-TvJJbuuikYJsC-QBrMj81nUa0diXSAO2qAasoix2FM0VFyfkT_JgpeJ7VYcFP-T5pkZvPYTzSevhz0ShR0nLH5Xup8n--HXC4CEJoiWf9YYvRrw23UNF4X4PNWbi4/s2530/30HG_bobbyblog.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="BobbyHundreds blog" border="0" data-original-height="900" data-original-width="2530" height="143" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjTgtKiowRlEXr7f4x6HxXjVeJuieS7mi5JAgpfh62lNc7P45qKukEqEDfpnoxer-TvJJbuuikYJsC-QBrMj81nUa0diXSAO2qAasoix2FM0VFyfkT_JgpeJ7VYcFP-T5pkZvPYTzSevhz0ShR0nLH5Xup8n--HXC4CEJoiWf9YYvRrw23UNF4X4PNWbi4/w400-h143/30HG_bobbyblog.jpg" title="BobbyHundreds blog" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Via <a href="https://www.instagram.com/stories/highlights/17988738385660098/" target="_blank">BobbyHundreds' IG stories</a></td></tr></tbody></table><p></p><p style="text-align: left;"><b>JAKARTA, Indonesia</b></p><p style="text-align: left;">EATS<br />- <a href="https://new.uniongroupjakarta.com/restaurant/union" target="_blank">Union Group</a> (American brasserie, bakery & bar)<br />Plaza Senayan, Pondok Indah Mall, Pik Avenue<br />- LEKO (Indonesian)<br />Jl. Arteri Pd. Indah No.10, RT.10/RW.6, Kby. Lama Utara, Kec. Kby. Lama, Kota Jakarta Selatan, Daerah Khusus Ibukota Jakarta 12240<br />- Rumah Makan Padang Sari Indah (Indonesian)<br />Jl. Wolter Monginsidi No.7, RT.5/RW.2, Selong, Kec. Kby. Baru, Kota Jakarta Selatan, Daerah Khusus Ibukota Jakarta 12170<br />- <a href="https://www.instagram.com/gioijakarta/" target="_blank">GIOI</a> (Farm to Table)<br />Jl. Senopati No.88, RT.7/RW.3, Selong, Kec. Kby. Baru, Kota Jakarta Selatan, Daerah Khusus Ibukota Jakarta 12190<br />- <a href="https://www.instagram.com/august_jkt" target="_blank">August</a> (Modern Indonesian)<br />Sequis Tower - Ground Floor #03-02, Jl. Jenderal Sudirman No.Kav. 71, Jakarta, Daerah Khusus Ibukota Jakarta 12190<br />- Sate Khas Senayan, Kemang (Sate & Seafood)<br />Kemang Square, Jl. Kemang Raya No.3A, RT.14/RW.1, Bangka, Kec. Mampang Prpt., Kota Jakarta Selatan, Daerah Khusus Ibukota Jakarta 12730<br />- <a href="https://www.meatsmith.co.id/" target="_blank">Meatsmith Jakarta</a> (Steakhouse and American BBQ)<br />Gunawarman No.17, Selong, Kec. Kby. Baru, Kota Jakarta Selatan, Daerah Khusus Ibukota Jakarta 12110, Indonesia</p><p style="text-align: left;">FASHION<br />- <a href="https://aglxy.com/pages/about" target="_blank">A G E L E S S G A L A X Y ®</a><br />Jl. Bangka Raya No. 10, Unit C Pela Mampang, Mampang Prapatan Jakarta Selatan 12720<br />- <a href="https://primetimejakarta.shop/" target="_blank">Primetime Jakarta</a><br />STC Senayan No. 1001, RT.1/RW.3, Gelora, Kecamatan Tanah Abang, Kota Jakarta Pusat, Daerah Khusus Ibukota Jakarta 10270<br />- <a href="https://sepatucompass.com/our-story" target="_blank">Sepatu Compass</a><br />Sawah Lio Raya 4 Jl. Sawah Lio Gg. 9 No.20, RT.3/RW.6, Jemb. Lima, Kec. Tambora, Kota Jakarta Barat, Daerah Khusus Ibukota Jakarta 11250</p><p style="text-align: left;">OTHER<br />- <a href="https://thebucketlist.id/about/" target="_blank">Bucketlist</a> (Art Gallery + Basketball Court)<br />R.H. Moh. Tohir No.1, Tanah Baru, Bogor Utara. Kota Bogor, Jawa Barat 16154<br />- <a href="https://www.instagram.com/ketawacomedyclub/" target="_blank">Ketawa Comedy Club</a></p><p style="text-align: left;"><br /><b>Indonesia Arena</b><br />QRP2+376, Jl. Pintu Satu Senayan, RT.1/RW.3, Gelora, Kecamatan Tanah Abang, Kota Jakarta Pusat, Daerah Khusus Ibukota Jakarta 10270<br /></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh23omb1RgMPN2F1Q7SJ5LXDxtOzie6ia2XiPxLpvGP9Z6BG-NgTrAuIi6jRNCccz2NmlEP7X5sCU9lF8tTtzDjbKbaf69kwYfvPtR1mJ9YPogy4H6bwOUfvM3cRvoYsNU3ve1Km0o_79Rm5bFFtRS6AmmP7S_KoUb413sqo8YH6fdyDrOBnwfQoFJWHA4/s1000/30HG_fibawccal01.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="660" data-original-width="1000" height="264" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh23omb1RgMPN2F1Q7SJ5LXDxtOzie6ia2XiPxLpvGP9Z6BG-NgTrAuIi6jRNCccz2NmlEP7X5sCU9lF8tTtzDjbKbaf69kwYfvPtR1mJ9YPogy4H6bwOUfvM3cRvoYsNU3ve1Km0o_79Rm5bFFtRS6AmmP7S_KoUb413sqo8YH6fdyDrOBnwfQoFJWHA4/w400-h264/30HG_fibawccal01.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The Group Phase (My Indonesia leg)</td></tr></tbody></table><p style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://fiba.flywheelsites.com/indonesia-en/" target="_blank">Jakarta Games</a><br />Group G: Brazil, Côte d'Ivoire, Iran, Spain<br />Group H: Canada, France, Latvia, Lebanon<br /><br />Arriving Friday, Aug25<br />- Group Phase, 1st Round (Friday Aug25 - Wednesday Aug30)</p><p style="text-align: left;">_________________________________________</p><p style="text-align: left;"><b>OKINAWA, Japan</b></p><p style="text-align: left;">Other<br />- <a href="https://www.mstravelsolo.com/okinawa-itinerary-without-car/" target="_blank">Itinerary</a> and <a href="https://www.mstravelsolo.com/best-food-in-okinawa-japan/" target="_blank">Eating</a> suggestions from MsTravelSolo<br />- <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/CnUX7TVvMjM/?img_index=1" target="_blank">Ogimi Village</a><br />Known for its long life expectancy</p><p style="text-align: left;">Events<br />- <a href="https://visitokinawajapan.com/travel-inspiration/okinawa-tug-of-war-festivals/" target="_blank">Tug of War Festival</a><br />These festivals usually take place from July to October to pray for a good harvest.<br /><br /></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiFYDpBUoC1F2W4MCODY9ynIfASfxjWgmHAOCKPnaYp2oRk23QPF0m2J_L0GmZi6BVsqxEQF-Ag-8SOcLbjjpaeuHcVlimpoY8ST6BVcfEgmCW7zdnzKThoIy-gRKC2BMMW_Z4zJX02XKV46XuX0jvstmG-_tyUJXfPy-V6PphPb4u7SFarDQz918ofZ-A/s1000/30HG_fibawccal02japan.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="409" data-original-width="1000" height="164" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiFYDpBUoC1F2W4MCODY9ynIfASfxjWgmHAOCKPnaYp2oRk23QPF0m2J_L0GmZi6BVsqxEQF-Ag-8SOcLbjjpaeuHcVlimpoY8ST6BVcfEgmCW7zdnzKThoIy-gRKC2BMMW_Z4zJX02XKV46XuX0jvstmG-_tyUJXfPy-V6PphPb4u7SFarDQz918ofZ-A/w400-h164/30HG_fibawccal02japan.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">2nd Round Group Crossover (My Japan Leg)</td></tr></tbody></table><b>Okinawa Arena<br /></b>1 Chome-16-1 Yamauchi,<br />Okinawa, 904-0034, Japan<p></p><p><a href="https://fiba.flywheelsites.com/japan-en/" target="_blank">Japan Games</a><br />Group E: Australia, Finland, Germany, Japan<br />Group F: Cape Verde, Georgia, Slovenia, Venezuela</p><p>Arriving Thursday, Aug31<br />- 2nd Round and Classification (Thursday Aug31 - Sunday Sep3)</p><p>_________________________________________</p><p style="text-align: left;"></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiq9h6SuywpVQdCoTHaMumDBPgmrRSTACvmQ_YsSwUoYc9Yer0HKCFMPmzYUGvWNkDV076eMhdKgMNuAz8VyAiUzsFLCnQQzB7tuzLBSrAh18i7XNZLPGKPYfkgyEmoBN7exzYn7VzhN99-lb707EqSkB5EJkoLmXDWiBhAbiYvIvJ4iXsYQUqLxn0ld00/s2530/30HG_philsblog.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="900" data-original-width="2530" height="143" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiq9h6SuywpVQdCoTHaMumDBPgmrRSTACvmQ_YsSwUoYc9Yer0HKCFMPmzYUGvWNkDV076eMhdKgMNuAz8VyAiUzsFLCnQQzB7tuzLBSrAh18i7XNZLPGKPYfkgyEmoBN7exzYn7VzhN99-lb707EqSkB5EJkoLmXDWiBhAbiYvIvJ4iXsYQUqLxn0ld00/w400-h143/30HG_philsblog.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Philippines Travelogue: Alexander Wolff, Rafe Bartholomew, Kevin Couliau</td></tr></tbody></table><p></p><p style="text-align: left;"><b>MANILA, Philippines</b></p><p style="text-align: left;">EATS
</p><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p dir="ltr" lang="en">Collections from Manila with <a href="https://twitter.com/NikkoRMS?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@nikkorms</a> from Titan 🇵🇭<br /><br />How Kobe Bryant visited the Philippines, laughed at his tattoo and then signed a pair of shoes for him 🙏 <a href="https://t.co/Ro77k6Ty2u">pic.twitter.com/Ro77k6Ty2u</a></p>— B/R Kicks (@brkicks) <a href="https://twitter.com/brkicks/status/1298365337155534849?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 25, 2020</a></blockquote> <script async="" charset="utf-8" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js"></script>
FASHION<p></p>- <a href="https://slamonlineph.com/contact-us/" target="_blank">SLAM Online</a> Philippines<br />- <a href="https://titan22.com/" target="_blank">Titan 22</a><br />1108 Katipunan Ave, Quezon City, 1800 Metro Manila, Philippines<div>- <a href="https://titan22.com/pages/conrad" target="_blank">Titan Conrad</a></div><div><div>#230-231 S Maison, Second Floor, Conrad Hotel Manila, Marina Way, Mall of Asia Complex, Pasay 1300</div>- <a href="https://titan22.com/pages/outlet-store" target="_blank">Titan22 Outlet</a><br />Building C 2FR-1 Solenad 3, Nuvali Sta. Rosa 4026</div><div>- <a href="63 Maginhawa, Diliman, Lungsod Quezon, 1101 Kalakhang Maynila, Philippines" target="_blank">Season Pass</a><br />63 Maginhawa, Diliman, Lungsod Quezon, 1101 Kalakhang Maynila, Philippines<p style="text-align: left;">Wrestling<br />- Manila Wrestling Federation<br />September 24: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/CoBnqrKLdHz/?hl=en" target="_blank">Aksyonovela TV Taping @ FitnessPlayground PH</a></p><p style="text-align: left;">OTHER<br />- <a href="https://goo.gl/maps/sypFg6i556uKrUTB9" target="_blank">P. Villanueva & F.Sanchez</a>, Pasay, Metro Manila<br />"I came upon the smallest basketball arena I'd ever seen, and in its own way the grandest." Mentioned in <a href="https://twitter.com/alexander_wolff" target="_blank">Alexander Wolff's</a> 'Big Game, Small World' (2002)</p><p style="text-align: left;">- <a href="https://goo.gl/maps/YVhEy8a3WLJHyMSg9" target="_blank">Private Road</a>, Mandaluyong, Metro Manila<br />"We first hit Private Road. I’ve never liked the term “streetball” since it wasn’t a label our own community created but rather a term that media and corporate brands pushed" — <a href="https://www.instagram.com/kev.couliau/" target="_blank">Photographer Kevin Couliau</a> in his <a href="https://asphalt-chronicles.com/story-doin-it-in-manila" target="_blank">Asphalt Chronicles Vol.1 zine</a></p><p style="text-align: left;">- <a href="https://goo.gl/maps/19cBUkwiFU4ZeUSY6" target="_blank">#TheCourtyardMNL</a>, Bonifacio Global City<br />Press Release: "Nike just launched Manila’s newest basketball court in the heart of BGC. A safe space for every baller to work on their game."</p><p style="text-align: left;">- <a href="https://goo.gl/maps/M87xGyZ3tUyjwmaH9" target="_blank">Payatas Dumpsite</a>, Quezon City (closed?)<br />"There's got to be a better way. Obviously people have been here for generations and they are making a living... I'm sure basketball is one of those things that help you deal with those realities..."<br />— Author and host Rafe Bartholomew in <a href="https://ninjadogstudios.com/portfolio/pinoy-hoops/" target="_blank">NatGeo's docuseries 'Pinoy Hoops'</a> (2014)</p><p style="text-align: left;">- Secret Fresh, DJ Bigboy Cheng<br /><a href="https://www.instagram.com/secretfreshgallery/?hl=en" target="_blank">Ronac Art Center</a>, Ortigas Ave, San Juan (11am-6pm)<br /><a href="https://www.instagram.com/secretfreshph" target="_blank">R2, Power Plant Mall</a>, Rockwell, Makati (11am-9pm)</p><p style="text-align: center;"><b>VIDEO: LeBron, Paul George have visited this famous basketball court in a crumbling tenement | SC Featured</b></p>
<div style="text-align: center;"><iframe allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/DeZhpc8-zfQ" title="YouTube video player" width="560"></iframe></div><p style="text-align: left;">- <a href="https://goo.gl/maps/bTdaRS3BpyRDEvWv8" target="_blank">Fort Bonifacio Tenement</a><br />"The Tenement has since become an iconic symbol and a bucket list destination for those who love basketball" —<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DeZhpc8-zfQ" target="_blank">Jordan Clarkson in SC Feature</a>.<br /><br /></p><p style="text-align: left;">Events<br /></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjzIREbtvcQ7cSNSWwSaTR4oxEb0iQ92ODPdcO1OL_jtcbAXpChCaEnmar0UM3cpMLhiKtf8tbPsgnnURXT2Fblhxf7Zj183Yk6S47CI1z5IV44hFYHdm0EIXhTzMIovUtgedomPU067E6cLQKMxIGPke0mUpWEJL_HnZQ5AQ3s5zrXIG9YMTIxXDlBhLU/s1000/30HG_fibawccal03phils.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="432" data-original-width="1000" height="173" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjzIREbtvcQ7cSNSWwSaTR4oxEb0iQ92ODPdcO1OL_jtcbAXpChCaEnmar0UM3cpMLhiKtf8tbPsgnnURXT2Fblhxf7Zj183Yk6S47CI1z5IV44hFYHdm0EIXhTzMIovUtgedomPU067E6cLQKMxIGPke0mUpWEJL_HnZQ5AQ3s5zrXIG9YMTIxXDlBhLU/w400-h173/30HG_fibawccal03phils.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Winning Time! (My Philippines leg)</td></tr></tbody></table><p style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://fiba.flywheelsites.com/philippines-en/" target="_blank">Manila Games</a><br /><b>Araneta Coliseum</b><br />General Roxas Ave, Cubao,<br />Quezon City, 1109 Metro Manila<br />Group A: Angola, Dominican Republic, Italy, Philippines<br />Group B: China, Puerto Rico, Serbia, South Sudan<br /></p><p style="text-align: left;"><b>Mall of Asia Arena</b><br />Mall of Asia Complex, J.W. Diokno Blvd,<br />Pasay, 1300 Metro Manila, Philippines<br />Group C: Greece, Jordan, New Zealand, USA <br />Group D: Egypt, Lithuania, Mexico, Montenegro<br /><br />- Group Phase, 1st Round (Friday Aug25 - Wednesday Aug30)<br />- 2nd Round and Classification (Thursday Aug31 - Sunday Sep3)<br />- Quarter Finals (Tues Sep5, Wed Sep6)<br />- Classification 5-8 (Thur Sep7)<br />- Semi-Finals (Fri Sep8)<br />- Classification 7-8 (Sat Sep9)<br />- Finals (Sun Sep10)</p><span><a name='more'></a></span><p style="text-align: left;"><b>Recaps and FIBA adventures</b><br />- #30HGaustralasia Plans for 2015: <a href="https://30homegames.blogspot.com/2015/06/plans-for-2015-fiba-oceania-in.html" target="_blank">FIBA Oceania in Melbourne and Wellington, FIBA Asia and the NBA Global Games in China</a><br />- LozinTransit in 2015: <a href="https://30homegames.blogspot.com/2016/04/lozintransit-in-2015-american-roadtrip.html" target="_blank">American Roadtrip, FIBA Oceania and Asia</a><br />- Perth, Melbourne and Sydney for the FIBA World Cup Exhibition games: <a href="https://30homegames.blogspot.com/2019/08/perth-melbourne-and-sydney-for-fiba.html" target="_blank">Team USA, Canada Basketball, Tall Blacks and the Aussie Boomers</a><br />- 2018 Aussie Basketball Tour: <a href="https://30homegames.blogspot.com/2020/03/2018-aussie-basketball-tour-notes-from_31.html" target="_blank">Notes from a week in Melbourne</a><br />- 30HomeGames recap: <a href="https://30homegames.blogspot.com/2014/01/30-home-games-recap-in-europe-2011-and.html" target="_blank">Europe (2011) and South America (2013)</a><br /></p><p style="text-align: left;"><b>Other Wishlists</b><br />- 30HomeGames <a href="https://30homegames.blogspot.com/2019/09/30homegames-goes-hollywood-2019-la-and.html" target="_blank">goes Hollywood 2019 (LA and Sacramento)</a>: NBA Roadtrip wishlist<br />- North Carolina All Stars 2019: <a href="https://30homegames.blogspot.com/2019/01/north-carolina-all-stars-2019.html" target="_blank">Basketball roadtrip to Charlotte, Davidson, UNC and Duke</a><br />- Basketball Never Stops <a href="https://30homegames.blogspot.com/2017/08/basketball-never-stops-2017-seattle-and.html" target="_blank">2017 (Seattle and LA)</a>: NBA Roadtrip wishlist<br />- The <a href="https://30homegames.blogspot.com/2017/04/the-south-2017-nba-roadtrip-wishlist.html" target="_blank">South 2017</a>: NBA Roadtrip wishlist<br />- NBL x NBA Wishlist for <a href="https://30homegames.blogspot.com/2017/09/nbl-x-nba-wishlist-for-salt-lake-city.html" target="_blank">Salt Lake City, Oklahoma City and Phoenix</a><br />- <a href="https://30homegames.blogspot.com/2016/08/texas-triangle-2016-nba-roadtrip.html" target="_blank">Texas Triangle 2016</a>: NBA Roadtrip wishlist<br />- 30 Home Games: <a href="https://30homegames.blogspot.com/2013/06/30-home-games-plans-for-americas.html" target="_blank">Plans for the Americas 2013 - FIBA Americas Caracas, Venezuela</a><br /><br /></p></div>Loz Intransithttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16116301195413793447noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4942967484367215902.post-11646308713103051132021-06-09T03:35:00.018-07:002021-08-29T07:49:35.237-07:00Approaching 10 years of @30HomeGames. A decade of travelling and connecting over a shared love of basketball.<p>This year I'll be celebrating 10 years since <a href="http://30homegames.blogspot.com/2011/09/introducing-new-lozintransit-blog-30.html" target="_blank">founding 30HomeGames</a> in Vilnius, Lithuania. I was recently invited on '<a href="https://thebaselinepodcast.simplecast.com/" target="_blank">The Baseline Podcast</a>' with Stevie Cozens to share my stories as a <a href="https://twitter.com/30HomeGames/status/1247495547402874881" target="_blank">basketball traveller</a>.<br /></p><p style="text-align: center;"><b>VIDEO: Official EuroBasket 2011 Anthem </b>(English version)<iframe allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/OA4YCxgTr5E" title="YouTube video player" width="560"></iframe></p><p><a href="https://twitter.com/steviecozens?lang=en" target="_blank">Stevie</a> is a New Zealander with a passion for hoops, he has an interesting mixture of guests who cover a range of perspectives on the game. The pandemic has put a halt on life as usual for all of us. Putting privileges like travel and opportunity in perspective, I'm lucky to have been able to take my chances over the years. Whilst New Zealand is an emerging basketball nation, Stevie and the Baseline Podcast is a great example of how technology and shared interests can open our world and shrink the distance between us. Even when we're robbed of travel or away from the action.</p><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p dir="ltr" lang="en">My 7 year old daughter was introduced to the WNBA today in <a href="https://twitter.com/sabrina_i20?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@sabrina_i20</a> 's debut. "Mom, I can be a basketball player even though I'm a girl?" Yes baby girl, you can do anything ❤️ <a href="https://t.co/EmzVeB8i8r">pic.twitter.com/EmzVeB8i8r</a></p>— Dia (@diandraann) <a href="https://twitter.com/diandraann/status/1287072133760208896?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 25, 2020</a></blockquote> <script async="" charset="utf-8" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js"></script>Stevie's guests on the Baseline Podcast have mirrored epiphanies I've had on my own journey. Photographer <a href="https://twitter.com/diandraann" target="_blank">Diandra Ann</a> shares her discoveries after being exposed to a wider universe of hoops through her work and fandom.<p></p><blockquote style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0px 40px; padding: 0px; text-align: left;"><p style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://thebaselinepodcast.simplecast.com/episodes/catching-up-with-diandra-ann-the-queen-of-blazers-twitter-qC96NHkV" target="_blank">Catching Up With Diandra Ann, The Queen of Blazers Twitter</a></p><p style="text-align: left;">DIANDRA ANN: (10m 55s) This is all a new world to me. I'm getting familiar with it as I go because there's so much that I don't know still but like you said this is really well known outside of the United States. I think of a lot of it is why you watch basketball? Do you watch basketball because you like LeBron James (nothing against LeBron James, he's a fantastic player). But do you watch basketball because of that or do you watch basketball cause you like to watch basketball? And I think if you're a person who just likes to watch basketball there are so many other people out there that you could be watching including organisations like FIBA...</p></blockquote><p>For Diandra, her exposure began when she started working with <a href="https://twitter.com/swishcultures_?lang=en" target="_blank">Swish Cultures</a> and <a href="https://twitter.com/diandraann/status/1387127929839128576" target="_blank">FIBA</a>. Having international colleagues and doing work with a global focus on the game gave her access to another perspective. Travel has usually been my gateway. I've cultivated my curiosity by exploring different cultures but personal connections to places and people cement that fondness. 30HomeGames began after spending an incredible month <a href="http://30homegames.blogspot.com/2011/09/balancing-basketball-and-travel-in.html" target="_blank">backpacking around hoops-mad Lithuania</a> as they hosted EuroBasket '11. The festival atmosphere connecting with hoopheads from around Europe and the amazing hospitality from locals has been a high I've chased ever since. </p><blockquote style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0px 40px; padding: 0px; text-align: left;"><p>DIANDRA: (16m 16s) When you put people in that are the best of what you've got then you've got the fans behind you and you build that global awareness for the game outside of just the United States. I still feel like I don't fully understand all of it as far as all the leagues, who's where and all that stuff. I'm kinda figuring it out as I go cuz it's all very new for me because I wasn't really exposed to it before. </p><p>When you hear people say all the time "Representation Matters. Exposure Matters" and all those things and that's very true because if you don't know it exists its hard to be familiar with it. As it gets more recognition and as it becomes a bigger thing we're gonna hopefully see excitement building for basketball outside of the NBA and the WNBA... </p></blockquote><p>I'm a big believer in narrative, its a powerful drive in basketball. Its the reason we adore certain teams and players and why we despise others. It's also what pushes us to collect <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/CPedT6Wj2dJ/" target="_blank">certain basketball cards</a> or buy <a href="https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/30hgkicks/" target="_blank">certain sneaker colourways</a>. Its worth examining those stories because I think it tells us a lot about ourselves and each other. Looking at all my faves through the years, I've found that I have a bias towards, underdogs, small market teams and international players which I touched on in my episode.</p><p>Another conversation that resonated with me was Stevie's chat with <a href="https://twitter.com/iKaanic" target="_blank">Kaan Erel</a>. Kaan was a contestant on 'GM School' which originally aired on NBATV and YouTube. His perspective on networking reflected my own, interestingly 'GM School' <a href="https://twitter.com/iamBenLyons" target="_blank">host Ben Lyons</a> has been one of the <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/B8XgWq9BJZh/" target="_blank">most meaningful connections</a> I've made on my 30HomeGames journey. I speak on that in my conversation with Stevie.</p><p></p><div style="text-align: center;"><b>VIDEO: GM School - Kaan Erel</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><iframe allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/sYyy7ECo7zU" title="YouTube video player" width="560"></iframe></div><p></p><p>Kaan unpacks the basics of interpersonal connection and being able to present oneself as a professional asset. His words also double as great life advice.</p><blockquote style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0px 40px; padding: 0px; text-align: left;"><a href="https://thebaselinepodcast.simplecast.com/episodes/career-in-basketball-media-with-kaan-erel" target="_blank">Career In Basketball Media With Kaan Erel</a><p style="text-align: left;">KAAN EREL: (34m 22s) Networking is crucial to display who you are to the people that you want... you gotta know who you are and be able to describe yourself in a way that you agree with it. Once you stop trying to get someone else to agree that you are worth it... once you find your own self worth, it becomes easy to talk about it to other people...</p><p style="text-align: left;">You never know when relationships will become something of actual business or professional value but if you don't go into them with that in mind they hold value just because of the connection... It's all about building connections that can amount to different things in the future. That's what I think networking is. It's not about "I need to find a job" or "I need to change out". I wanna meet more people because that's what life is actually about. </p></blockquote><p>This sentiment by Kaan is something I touched on with Stevie. I have a similar philosophy around social media and been blessed to find the right people. My <a href="http://30homegames.blogspot.com/2015/02/30homegames-in-2015-usa-roadtrip-and.html" target="_blank">first NBA game was in 2015</a> at Madison Square Garden. As I do before embarking on my trips, I try to reach out to the destination NBA teams in search of a unique fan experience. During that time I had a modest 200+ Instagram followers (admittedly I don't have too much more 10 years on) but the New York Knicks graciously provided our traveling crew pregame access. That initial experience proved to me I didn't need to have tens of thousands of followers to warrant a connection. Genuineness and openness with timing and good fortune mixed in can go a long way. </p><p>Its an honour to be able to share my story on the Baseline Podcast. Enjoy the show.</p><p><iframe frameborder="no" height="200px" scrolling="no" seamless="" src="https://player.simplecast.com/daa294d5-890d-4ab2-8850-e7cfd9b02858?dark=false" width="100%"></iframe></p><p>Follow Stevie Cozens online here:<br />- Twitter at <a href="https://twitter.com/steviecozens?lang=en" target="_blank">@StevieCozens</a><br />- Instagram at <a href="https://www.instagram.com/basketballcontentnz/?hl=en" target="_blank">@BasketballContentNZ</a><br />- Subscribe to '<a href="https://thebaselinepodcast.simplecast.com/" target="_blank">The Baseline Podcas</a>t'<br /></p><p>Follow Diandra Ann online here:<br />- Twitter at <a href="https://twitter.com/diandraann" target="_blank">@DiandraAnn</a><br />- Instagram at <a href="https://www.instagram.com/diandra.ann/?hl=en" target="_blank">@Diandra.Ann</a></p><p>Follow Kaan Eral online here:<br />- Twitter at <a href="https://twitter.com/iKaanic" target="_blank">@iKaanic</a><br />- Instagram at <a href="https://www.instagram.com/ikaanic/?hl=en" target="_blank">@iKaanic</a></p>Loz Intransithttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16116301195413793447noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4942967484367215902.post-61589997785823755102021-04-24T00:21:00.030-07:002022-08-22T05:26:41.908-07:0030HG Interviews | Dean Lockhart aka @Karl_Malone_collector: Premier collector of Karl Malone trading cards<div>I first got into the NBA in 1993, my younger brothers and I soon declaring our favourite players and rooting interests. I got Hakeem, my younger brother chose Reggie and the youngest nominated Malone. Looking back on it, we're not quite sure why Jordan didn't figure highly but his retirement must've been the reason. All three were nemeses of Jordan when he returned so we were destined to be on the other side of history. Karl Malone and the Utah Jazz, arguably the most iconic counterbalance for the Bulls' second 3-peat.</div><div><br />
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</div><p><span face="Calibri, sans-serif"></span></p><div>Back in those days Dennis Rodman got all the headlines for being the oddball, he was wearing wedding dresses and made the covers of <a href="https://www.madmagazine.com/blog/2015/03/10/madvertising-tuesday-just-for-rodman">my Mad Magazines</a>. When Rodman and Malone extended their Finals rivalry into the squared circle, the collision of interests was this high school kid's dream. I only <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=esz-VQrUoBQ">found out recently</a> it was all due to Malone. A fortuitous friendship was formed when Karl, a wrestling fan signaled to DDP with his trademark "Diamond Cutter" after spotting him at a Jazz game. The rest is history. </div><div><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiY6or8gLyTSZkkdOtPsyGHVBkKXJ0INBIJAr-jJBBSJTk46y2__n_YwSydl25OEjwnr74kud7iMWxlU05u4qigd8Nqc8iPLEbkBC7MQE-nEuCKN3v5aVFk_Nj9rqA7PNkVYIsVgcyCmgA/s1333/30hg-utah2017.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1000" data-original-width="1333" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiY6or8gLyTSZkkdOtPsyGHVBkKXJ0INBIJAr-jJBBSJTk46y2__n_YwSydl25OEjwnr74kud7iMWxlU05u4qigd8Nqc8iPLEbkBC7MQE-nEuCKN3v5aVFk_Nj9rqA7PNkVYIsVgcyCmgA/w400-h300/30hg-utah2017.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://30homegames.blogspot.com/2017/09/nbl-x-nba-wishlist-for-salt-lake-city.html" target="_blank">#NBLxNBA Road trip</a> to Salt Lake City (2017)</td></tr></tbody></table></div><div><span face="Calibri, sans-serif">Those consecutive NBA Finals gave us more exposure of the small market Jazz. I'd watch Malone arrive to games in his Harley and think, "this guy's different". Today's league values expression and individuality, a reflection of the zeitgeist. I'd argue Karl Malone endures as one of the game's true unicorns but an underappreciated one at that. His checkered <a href="https://buffalonews.com/news/famous-dad-a-footnote-in-bells-life/article_d5a0767b-2f7d-5eaa-bcf1-f4f166eb1cb5.html" target="_blank">history away from the game</a> a factor most likely.</span></div><div><span face="Calibri, sans-serif"><br /></span></div><div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJYM0oUQfOHedkFNzT4w8L4pKddWikXEHfxhKEAd1dACTnwZdF4-2tcwHKDiyQofor-ppBvrbDiGLgfT0S8TPg7OKxnBuLgAJx6ewLmD7edsZ70CdldbaWyOp37XJejfYgmRZbfWHhksQ/s1073/hobbyhangout-tile.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1073" data-original-width="1073" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJYM0oUQfOHedkFNzT4w8L4pKddWikXEHfxhKEAd1dACTnwZdF4-2tcwHKDiyQofor-ppBvrbDiGLgfT0S8TPg7OKxnBuLgAJx6ewLmD7edsZ70CdldbaWyOp37XJejfYgmRZbfWHhksQ/s320/hobbyhangout-tile.jpg" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Collector's Spotlight: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/karl_malone_collector/?hl=en">Karl Malone Collector</a><br />at '<a href="https://tickets.oztix.com.au/outlet/event/a00654b7-eef2-42f4-9db9-12e451d3f9e5">The Hobby Hangout Trading Card Show</a>' </td></tr></tbody></table><br /></div><div>At the end of May, Sydney will host 'The Hobby Hangout Trading Card Show'. As soon as I spotted Dean Lockhart '<a href="https://www.instagram.com/karl_malone_collector/?hl=en">The Karl Malone Collector</a>' as a featured presenter I was immediately intrigued. He still remains the second leading scorer of all time but is rarely mentioned. Many of today's generation of fans know little about this recent great and even with all the independent creators, Karl Malone's 36,928 points are unlikely to feature in many modern highlight reels.</div><div>I reached out to Dean to find out about his collection and his connection to 'The Mailman'.</div><div><p><span face="Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="background-color: white; font-size: 14.6667px;"><b>1. What was your first Karl Malone card?</b><br /></span></span><span face="Calibri, sans-serif" style="background-color: white; font-size: 14.6667px;">My first ever Malone card was a pack pulled 93/94 Fleer Ultra Scoring Kings which I still have to this day in my collection.</span></p><p><span face="Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="background-color: white; font-size: 14.6667px;"><b>2. What made you start the collection?</b><br />I think I was around 11 years old and after pack pulling that card I decided that day he was the guy I wanted to collect. My brother was into Hakeem 'The Dream' Olajuwon and my mate next door was a big Shaq fan so had to be different to one another. I was a huge Jordan fan but his prices were out of the realms that I could ever possibly collect.</span></span></p><p><span face="Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="background-color: white; font-size: 14.6667px;"><b>3. What's your philosophy on collecting?</b><br />My philosophy is to nail down exactly what you want and who you want to collect (whether it be the first big card you pack pull or an NBA game that you watched and you made a decision to go yep that's the player I rate). For me, it was all about the insert chases. Base I didn’t care for much because it was so common, I was always after the refractors and rare insert chase. Even to this day, I prefer the short print, simple sleek designs. Prime example is the blank slate card from Court Kings – just wow what a simplistic but eye catching design. You'll also notice my collection is very "autograph" based because it was how I wanted to collect coming back into the hobby 2 years ago. To others out there starting or deciding, really find the niche you want and go for it. Don't try to collect everything, it's a slippery slope...</span></span></p><p><span face="Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="background-color: white; font-size: 14.6667px;">
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<b><div><span face="Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="background-color: white; font-size: 14.6667px;"><b><br /></b></span></span></div>4. How do you feel about the current state of the culture?</b><br />It's fantastic to see a resurgence, not so much for collectors who have been in the scene for a while and can no longer pick up cards for a lot cheaper than before. The prices of boxes are exorbitant, and Panini don't make it easy for you to collect a "Rainbow" chase, but they are only doing what they see as a business model to follow economic trends and the resurgence of cards. One thing that annoys me is the new money coming in to the scene with these so called "flippers/investors". I congratulate the people that can afford to get those high end cards. But what still baffles me is how a bball player that is unproven has cards way overvalued compared to Hall of Famers and players that have had glittering careers or perhaps I'm just a salty collector who chose the wrong player (laughs). Credit to the hobbyists who have the smarts to buy low and sell high at the right time but I think any true collector finds it annoying because it’s driving up the market and not to mention causing major delays with grading but hey it’s part of the hobby and it's here to stay for a while. </span></span><p></p><p><span face="Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="background-color: white; font-size: 14.6667px;"><b>5. What do you make of the Australian scene?</b><br />The Australian scene is growing in leaps and bounds daily. Breakers are popping up everywhere, and not to mention the fast rate of growth for numbers of people in Facebook trading card groups. Instagram pages are popping up with people showing off their collections which is really cool. A lot of the guys I have dealt with have been genuine enthusiasts and for the most part take the time to talk and ask about your collection and help out wherever possible. Sure there are some people that have no interest in creating friendships, but rather there to make a quick buck and leave. Every hobby has those kinds of people but for the majority of it everyone is helpful, friendly, enthusiasts and always looking at ways to grow the hobby. </span></span></p><p><span face="Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="background-color: white; font-size: 14.6667px;"><b>6. Do you think there’ll be anything in the near future that will dramatically change the value of Malone cards?</b><br />Anyone who is a basketball enthusiast will know of Malone's past which has probably tarnished the value of his cards and people in the hobby maintain that and can't get past it even though he has owned up to those mistakes and done his best to rectify off court behaviours. I mean 2nd in all time point scoring is some feat and people often forget how much of a beast he was on the court.</span></span></p><p><span face="Calibri, sans-serif"></span></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgwqnrB9ptWXc4nco_PO0SmBpMniJNJIUXusqISFfPlrvhjLUhwu6oE5sF3xVTw0Qk2UXL3Oz6DxCTAE072KQvRC1RVdGzqK7de1nho9IDI1omH1PD19WGMwGqSOM-YBoGScBnt23mWjME/s1000/30hg-malone.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="400" data-original-width="1000" height="160" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgwqnrB9ptWXc4nco_PO0SmBpMniJNJIUXusqISFfPlrvhjLUhwu6oE5sF3xVTw0Qk2UXL3Oz6DxCTAE072KQvRC1RVdGzqK7de1nho9IDI1omH1PD19WGMwGqSOM-YBoGScBnt23mWjME/w400-h160/30hg-malone.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">"He embraces the truck driving, he embraces the country ways... He was a perfect fit for that Utah culture."<br />- Roland Lazenby, Author 'Stockton to Malone'</td></tr></tbody></table><p></p><p><span face="Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="background-color: white; font-size: 14.6667px;"><span style="font-size: 14.6667px;"><b>7. I consider Karl a unique character. Did that have personal appeal for you?<br /></b></span></span></span><span style="background-color: white; font-size: 14.6667px;">I would say it had some sort of appeal because being a sports person myself you need to have other passions and hobbies. For me it was just watching Stockton dish up dimes for Malone to stuff coming down the lane. You love to see the signature Malone poster dunks.</span></p><p><span face="Calibri, sans-serif" style="font-weight: bold;"><span style="background-color: white; font-size: 14.6667px;">8. By</span></span><span style="background-color: white; font-size: 14.6667px; font-weight: bold;"> focusing on Malone, d</span><span style="background-color: white; font-size: 14.6667px;"><b>o you think you're a unicorn in the card collecting scene?<br /></b></span><span style="background-color: white; font-size: 14.6667px;">There's a very select amount of Malone collectors around Australia and the world that I have connected with via the various social media platforms and we are definitely rare to find so I would certainly consider myself a bit of unicorn as such.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: 14.6667px;"><b>9. Where do you sit on the NFT buzz? You waiting for a Karl Malone NBA Topshot to drop?</b><br />For me mate – I think they are absolutely ridiculous and a waste of money. I mean you can go on Youtube and basically download the clip you'd like and chop it and change how you please. I think the crypto world has tried to creep in and for me it doesn't work. It will leave as quick as it came in.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: 14.6667px;"><span style="background-color: white; font-size: 14.6667px;">
</span></span></p><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p dir="ltr" lang="en"><span style="font-size: 14.6667px;"><span style="background-color: white; font-size: 14.6667px;">LeBron James talking about why the Jazz were picked last... 💀<a href="https://twitter.com/NBAonTNT?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@NBAonTNT</a> | <a href="https://twitter.com/KingJames?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@KingJames</a><a href="https://t.co/9HetP713sv">pic.twitter.com/9HetP713sv</a></span></span></p><span style="font-size: 14.6667px;"><span style="background-color: white; font-size: 14.6667px;">— Dime (@DimeUPROXX) <a href="https://twitter.com/DimeUPROXX/status/1367654493253468161?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 5, 2021</a></span></span></blockquote><span style="font-size: 14.6667px;"><span style="background-color: white; font-size: 14.6667px;"> <script async="" charset="utf-8" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js"></script>
<b>10. Despite the team dominating this season, the Jazz' All-Stars were slighted with LeBron justifying it by saying Utah has always been unpopular. Thoughts?</b><br /></span><span style="background-color: white; font-size: 14.6667px;">It's true no one ever used them because they weren't your ideal go-to stars. Much like today's players, they aren't household names like LeBron. Rudy Gobert and Donovan Mitchell are undervalued and just go about their work winning games as did Malone and Stockton in their day!</span></span><p></p><p><span style="font-size: 14.6667px;"><b>11. You've got a few Lakers' Malone cards. What are your feelings on this part of the collection and this part of his career?</b><br />At first I only wanted Jazz signed cards but it was still a significant time in his career as it was a shift to a powerhouse team. The big thing that annoys me is when he signs "Malone 32" on a Lakers jersey #11 card. Fun fact is that I represented my country in Futsal (indoor soccer) and the jersey I used to wear was number 11 so it's kinda cool that as a collector I wore his jersey number which was unplanned.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: 14.6667px;"><b>12. Do you have Malone memorabilia worth mentioning?</b><br />I have absolutely zero other memorabilia besides a little "Corinthians" Malone figurine. I would love to add a signed bball or shoe but it’s not my immediate chase piece. I do envy the collections I see where people have a jersey, shoe or the aforementioned signed ball but as you can imagine, storage and having it on display can prove tricky.</span></p><p><span style="background-color: white; font-size: 14.6667px;"><b>13. Which modern players do you gravitate towards?</b></span><br style="font-size: 14.6667px;" /><span style="background-color: white; font-size: 14.6667px;">Anyone who doesn't gravitate towards Zion Williamson is just silly. The kid is a generational talent and a supreme athlete despite what the "haters" say. Big, strong and can score points for fun – he is the future of basketball for next 10 years easily.</span></p><p><span style="background-color: white; font-size: 14.6667px;"><b>14. Have you ever traveled for this hobby? Any cool connections or stories you can share?</b></span><br style="font-size: 14.6667px;" /><span style="background-color: white; font-size: 14.6667px;">I have not unfortunately. Only coming back into the hobby 2 years, it wasn't much in the way of Australia having trading shows but to see the interest boom recently, it has changed the landscape of collecting again and I can't wait to feature my collection at The Hobby Hangout in Sydney. Hopefully in the future I can venture to the States for the Dallas card show amongst others.</span></p><p>- Find Dean's featured collection at <a href="https://tickets.oztix.com.au/outlet/event/a00654b7-eef2-42f4-9db9-12e451d3f9e5" target="_blank">The Hobby Hangout</a> in Manning House, Sydney University. Saturday, 29th of May.<br />- <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/CPnV8fbNCLf/" target="_blank">View my IG snaps</a> from The Hobby Hangout<br />- Follow Dean on Instagram at <a href="https://www.instagram.com/karl_malone_collector/?hl=en">@karl_malone_collector</a> </p><p></p></div>Loz Intransithttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16116301195413793447noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4942967484367215902.post-35123654256219298812020-06-16T00:09:00.001-07:002020-06-21T23:21:24.686-07:00Being absorbed by travel and the challenge of distilling our discoveries: Sam Anderson on the 'Dear Adam Silver' podcast<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Abigail Smithson is an artist with a love for basketball. Like myself, she has a perspective of the game through art and the larger world. Her guests are a reflection of this. <a href="https://twitter.com/shamblanderson?lang=en">Author Sam Anderson</a> provided amazing insight into the writing of his book, 'Boomtown: The fantastical saga of Oklahoma City, its chaotic founding... its purloined basketball team, and the dream of becoming a world-class metropolis'. How OKC came to be his muse and the invigoration he got through travel.<br />
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<b>'Dear Adam Silver' podcast | Episode 37: Sam Anderson and Boom Town</b></div>
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SAM ANDERSON: (31m 06s) There's something to be said for coming in as an outsider, as a blank slate and then just filling in the canvas as much as you can.<br />
ABIGAIL SMITHSON: And I think if you're from somewhere, whether it's where you grew up or you live later on. Whichever. It's so much harder to get that same level of drive towards learning about that place, you take it for granted... whereas when you're in a new place and you're a visitor, I gotta get all this info...</blockquote>
I visited <a href="http://30homegames.blogspot.com/2017/09/nbl-x-nba-wishlist-for-salt-lake-city.html">Oklahoma in 2017</a>. I was able to spend time with distant cousins, my only NBA roadtrip being hosted by family. I'm sure my experience of Oklahoma was unique to me. Our experience of places are inevitably shaped by the time we have, who we meet along the way and the perspectives we bring. Like any good dialogue, hopefully we get taken somewhere that we didn't expect coming in.<br />
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On being activated by novelty, Sam Anderson continues:<br />
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ANDERSON: It was like an alternate mode of being. That to me as a writer, a reporter, a whatever–as a human is like the most exciting thing, is just being in a place with all my receptors wide open and just take in everything I can take in and that's my only job is to be fully aware. It feels like a real Buddhist state of ecstasy and openness. The writing is the horrible part, the production of the thing later is the bad part. Being out there absorbing the world is just one of the happiest feelings I know...</blockquote>
I've grappled with this myself. On my first grand adventure backpacking around Europe, I traveled sans camera for most of the trip to fully embrace the moment. Truth be told, my camera was stolen early on but I resolved not to replace it to fully commit to the experience. I became fascinated by memory. I read books about it, and wrestled with it through writing. Especially with the ubiquity of social media and life documentation, it often becomes a battle between living in the moment or standing back to capture it.<br />
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Sam and Abigail share their struggles with this conflict as creatives:<br />
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ABIGAIL SMITHSON: (33m 12s) It's so nice for me to hear that the writing is still the horrible part for you. I too get very exhilarated by being somewhere that's new to me... realising that this could be something I spend more time with but then now I'm home and "aaaargh", slowly pecking at the keys. It's not great. </blockquote>
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SAM ANDERSON: The worst. The worst... I come back and it's always the same thing. I'm overwhelmed by this continent of thrilling material I've come back with and how do you go about reducing that and mapping it out and just extracting the littlest bits that tell people about the larger thing. You just lose so much and that always feels so traumatic for me. That transition from the pure ecstasy of intaking the world to the difficulty of outputting some tiny little thing represents that intake. It's always so hard and it surprises me every time how hard it is and how different the thing I produce is to what I imagined or felt along the way.</blockquote>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Borrowing a moment from <a href="https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/30hgnorthwest/">#30HGnorthwest</a></td></tr>
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Sam Anderson resolves the dilemma of disconnect by finding value in the attempt.<br />
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SAM ANDERSON: (35m 21s) As my editors always reminded me, my big sloshing Pacific Ocean of ecstatic experiences on any given subject, that's completely internal to me. It does that subject no justice if I just sit around with it sloshing around inside myself feeling happy that I contain this ocean and that I have to find a way to distil and compress... present this tiny sculpture made of salt... Here you go. That's the ocean.</blockquote>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">'Before Sunrise' (1995) - "<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QM1vQZx0aJc">The answer must be in the attempt</a>"</td></tr>
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A worthy resolution, validated in a line from my favourite movie '<a href="https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0112471/">Before Sunrise</a>'. "<i>If there's any kind of magic in this world it must be in the attempt of understanding someone sharing, something. I know, it's almost impossible to succeed... but who cares really? The answer must be in the attempt.</i>"<br />
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Find other posts on creativity and memory here:<br />
- Jacques Henri Lartigue: <a href="http://lozintranslation.blogspot.com/2011/04/jacques-lartigue-why-im-getting-camera.html">Why I'm getting a camera</a><br />
- The pursuit of happiness: <a href="http://lozintranslation.blogspot.com/2014/03/the-pursuit-of-happiness-collection-of.html">A collection of "Happy triggers" during travel</a><br />
- <a href="http://lozintranslation.blogspot.com/2016/09/retiring-30homegames-instagram.html">Retiring the @30HomeGames</a> Instagram.<br />
- Other people's stories - <a href="http://lozintranslation.blogspot.com/2011/12/other-peoples-stories-tales-of-living.html">Tales of: Living in the moment</a></div>
Loz Intransithttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16116301195413793447noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4942967484367215902.post-9706254177814609022020-03-31T19:35:00.000-07:002020-04-06T00:55:30.197-07:002018 Aussie Basketball Tour: Notes from a week in Melbourne<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The <a href="https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/30hgoztour/">2018 Australian Tour</a> (NBL and FIBA) <br />
Round 19, Feb 18: ILL def. MEL (94 - 84)<br />
FIBA Qualifier 1, Feb 22: AUS def. PHI (84 - 68)<br />
<span style="font-size: 12.8px;">FIBA Qualifier 2</span>, Feb 25: AUS def. TPE (88 - 68)</td></tr>
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Melbourne was the last stop of my Aussie basketball odyssey. The FIBA qualifying calendar coincides with the end of the NBL season so I'd be hanging around to watch 2 games of International play with the Aussie Boomers as well. My plan was to watch the league leaders play the season's final round, roadtrip with a local mate down the Great Ocean Road and return in time for the FIBA games. My stay would total 8 nights in 5 different beds. A combination of hostels, AirBnBs and crashing at a mates. I'd be back home in Sydney for <a href="https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.instagram.com%2Fp%2FBg-EMRtArAD%2F%3Figshid%3Dnpcpxsuqm49z%26fbclid%3DIwAR04Iv-Lg04nWvtoQQuAY44EcsxziCoFLJ8bHkB9yywpD1JB3Nn_Ib251_I&h=AT2dIaj10YrmYw80Ux515a7LB4d2-cI6DcZPQVa8c9xY_FXwur7Osx3icVuYl-1fTghaDKCt1QI7DIiEiaBXnK0dIsSUyu1LOCcy3k8bZ3H9ELYuamygYFqkjv_NTyxuCbEZ0A">the start of the NBL playoffs</a>.<br />
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Being Australia's cultural capital, I've been to Melbourne close to a dozen times for everything from <a href="https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.instagram.com%2Fp%2FBpW5y9qltmA%2F%3Figshid%3D1ncpds6v0tgt3%26fbclid%3DIwAR2sfhg-aP_fI5RjIgH9jDxwUdXxYzC6U5fDZxA6XrbXzFXaHnAC9JlqcW0&h=AT2dIaj10YrmYw80Ux515a7LB4d2-cI6DcZPQVa8c9xY_FXwur7Osx3icVuYl-1fTghaDKCt1QI7DIiEiaBXnK0dIsSUyu1LOCcy3k8bZ3H9ELYuamygYFqkjv_NTyxuCbEZ0A">wrestling</a>, comedy and basketball. I made the trip to see freshman <a href="http://30homegames.blogspot.com/2016/04/lozintransit-in-2015-american-roadtrip.html">Ben Simmons</a> headline his LSU Tigers against his hometown team. I've watched the Aussie Boomers play New Zealand and the PAC-12 All Stars, including exhibition <a href="https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.instagram.com%2Fp%2FBn2SDEMl-Dj%2F%3Figshid%3D1cqupnf0hzlrd%26fbclid%3DIwAR1IVezqe4b8DzWh7CIh6zAs1BlK_ppuW1mJ5T56LbA8HBgf7cMrnBbAQzs&h=AT2dIaj10YrmYw80Ux515a7LB4d2-cI6DcZPQVa8c9xY_FXwur7Osx3icVuYl-1fTghaDKCt1QI7DIiEiaBXnK0dIsSUyu1LOCcy3k8bZ3H9ELYuamygYFqkjv_NTyxuCbEZ0A">games in neighbouring Bendigo</a>.<br />
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First up was the final round showdown between the Hawks and Melbourne United. Illawarra sat outside playoff contention at a distant fifth but looked to upset the Championship favourites. The game at then-named Hisense Arena was tight until the Hawks broke free in the final stanza. The upset victory meant I finished my NBL roadtrip on a two-game losing streak. I watched the game with my friend Dom, her first basketball game live. We would embark for the Great Ocean Road the following day.<br />
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I had a 3 day reprieve from hoops action to hit the road. The trip south allowed me to visit iconic Aussie landmarks like the Twelve Apostles and Bells Beach, as well as do <a href="https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.instagram.com%2Fp%2FBflXR_ahXmH%2F%3Figshid%3D18o9kpanargbp%26fbclid%3DIwAR3_sxLHcCP3BXsZyu5rDRbGpObEmZ2XSloe9KTLk4vDfmavrfjO7crt9U0&h=AT2dIaj10YrmYw80Ux515a7LB4d2-cI6DcZPQVa8c9xY_FXwur7Osx3icVuYl-1fTghaDKCt1QI7DIiEiaBXnK0dIsSUyu1LOCcy3k8bZ3H9ELYuamygYFqkjv_NTyxuCbEZ0A">some bushwalking</a>. It also yielded some nice vintage finds. We stocked up on classic CD albums for our drive and I scored some sweet gear. Most notably a South Dragons' Shane Heal jersey.<br />
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Lorne, Victoria op shop finds: <a href="https://twitter.com/adidasHoops?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@adidasHoops</a> BK Nets' "Brooklyn's Finest" tee, <a href="https://twitter.com/MajesticOnline?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@MajesticOnline</a> LA Clippers' "Lob city" tee, <a href="https://twitter.com/ShaneHeal?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@ShaneHeal</a> South Dragons' jersey.<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/30HGoztour?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#30HGoztour</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/WeAreMelbourne?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#WeAreMelbourne</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/ThriftStoreFinds?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#ThriftStoreFinds</a> <a href="https://t.co/dcDimqn0EY">pic.twitter.com/dcDimqn0EY</a></div>
— Loz Intransit (@30HomeGames) <a href="https://twitter.com/30HomeGames/status/966100500562116608?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 21, 2018</a></blockquote>
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The first of two FIBA qualifers with the Aussie Boomers was against the Philippines. Being of Filipino heritage and having experienced the <a href="https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.instagram.com%2Fp%2F8Rk8ZtCfQ0%2F%3Figshid%3D1h5i4do6zkouu%26fbclid%3DIwAR1dP7xUzQJYGhlCX8YSC0fgO5lNDCam1_VyHlkFXETWvCF80AvMmR3jco0&h=AT2dIaj10YrmYw80Ux515a7LB4d2-cI6DcZPQVa8c9xY_FXwur7Osx3icVuYl-1fTghaDKCt1QI7DIiEiaBXnK0dIsSUyu1LOCcy3k8bZ3H9ELYuamygYFqkjv_NTyxuCbEZ0A">fandom behind Gilas Pilipinas</a> firsthand during FIBA Asia, I knew that the visitors would have plenty of support in Melbourne. The game was competitive to start and plenty of fun with the cheeky banter from the Gilas faithful. As many observers reported, the contest "<a href="https://www.thecourier.com.au/story/5246035/boomers-pass-philippines-stress-test/">felt more like an away game</a>" for the Boomers. The joviality a far cry from the shameful display their following matchup on Filipino soil. That game made international headlines, tarnishing the reputation of both programs as the contest devolved into a melee which spilled into the stands. I wish people could've witnessed the good spirits of this game instead of the <a href="https://medium.com/30homegames/processing-the-fiba-basket-brawl-in-manila-as-a-hoops-fan-and-an-australian-filipino-245a60025185?source=collection_home---4------4-----------------------">lasting impression from that "basket-brawl"</a>.<br />
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The following Boomers match against 'Chinese Taipei' was a bit more traditional. A home crowd experience with only pockets of <a href="https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.instagram.com%2Fp%2FsBfsUnCfSK%2F%3Figshid%3Dq5ho30pl6y2r%26fbclid%3DIwAR229sGXC8j68LvKjX0zO_dNJzYF9HIokYegAOpg2zm79srAVe3ZIrLrWno&h=AT2dIaj10YrmYw80Ux515a7LB4d2-cI6DcZPQVa8c9xY_FXwur7Osx3icVuYl-1fTghaDKCt1QI7DIiEiaBXnK0dIsSUyu1LOCcy3k8bZ3H9ELYuamygYFqkjv_NTyxuCbEZ0A">Taiwanese fans</a> in attendance. Despite Taiwan's gutsy showing after the half, the Boomers had a <a href="https://australia.basketball/blog/2018/02/25/boomers-defeat-chinese-taipei-to-advance-to-second-round-of-fiba-wc-qualifiers/">dominant 20 point win</a> over the visitors. Both international qualifiers were held at Margaret Court Arena (7,500 capacity). A smaller venue compared to United's home floor (10, 500) of Hisense Arena, now named Melbourne Arena.<br />
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The main highlight of this trip was reconnecting with different hoopsheads as I criss-crossed the country. <a href="https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.instagram.com%2Fp%2FBduLd1uBTQV%2F%3Figshid%3D4ys201db0tbo%26fbclid%3DIwAR323MZX5aYJatmNQlNLi0O4E16IPU3w6kdI-E9CQJdEQIQX_sUBEexhfK8&h=AT2dIaj10YrmYw80Ux515a7LB4d2-cI6DcZPQVa8c9xY_FXwur7Osx3icVuYl-1fTghaDKCt1QI7DIiEiaBXnK0dIsSUyu1LOCcy3k8bZ3H9ELYuamygYFqkjv_NTyxuCbEZ0A">Annie and her family</a> of Wildcats' fans, as well as German backpackers <a href="https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.instagram.com%2Fp%2FBe-hJ9qhcKw%2F%3Figshid%3D1hlayx8faww0v%26fbclid%3DIwAR1dP7xUzQJYGhlCX8YSC0fgO5lNDCam1_VyHlkFXETWvCF80AvMmR3jco0&h=AT2dIaj10YrmYw80Ux515a7LB4d2-cI6DcZPQVa8c9xY_FXwur7Osx3icVuYl-1fTghaDKCt1QI7DIiEiaBXnK0dIsSUyu1LOCcy3k8bZ3H9ELYuamygYFqkjv_NTyxuCbEZ0A">Jakob</a> and <a href="https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.instagram.com%2Fp%2FBduLd1uBTQV%2F%3Figshid%3D4ys201db0tbo%26fbclid%3DIwAR323MZX5aYJatmNQlNLi0O4E16IPU3w6kdI-E9CQJdEQIQX_sUBEexhfK8&h=AT2dIaj10YrmYw80Ux515a7LB4d2-cI6DcZPQVa8c9xY_FXwur7Osx3icVuYl-1fTghaDKCt1QI7DIiEiaBXnK0dIsSUyu1LOCcy3k8bZ3H9ELYuamygYFqkjv_NTyxuCbEZ0A">Lars</a>. I met them in different parts of Australia and caught up with each of them over a game. Basketball has been an invaluable way to connect — #ThisisWhyWePlay.<br />
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<a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/BgBj5uTFyWF/?utm_source=ig_embed&utm_campaign=loading" style="color: black; font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 17px; text-decoration: none; word-wrap: break-word;" target="_blank">I met Lars🇩🇪 in Adelaide and reconnected with him in Melbourne to bookend my tour. Together with Annie🇦🇺 and Jakob🇩🇪, I was lucky to reunite with 3 hoopsheads on this journey spanning weeks and across multiple States. #BasketballFamily _ Adelaide + Melbourne, Australia. (Jan + Feb, 2018) #30HGoztour</a></div>
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It was an awesome feeling completing my first set of basketball missions. I'm halfway through the <a href="https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/30hgroadtrip/">NBA cities</a> and have two more <a href="https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/30hgfibawc/">FIBA tourneys</a> to go. I wouldn't say I'm a completionist, I just really enjoy these adventures and would like to continue having them whilst I'm able to. Its actually taken me a while to polish off these diaries. Being cooped up with this global pandemic finally giving me the impetus. I realise that I'm driven by creating and living these types of experiences. Recounting these stories whilst the world is on lockdown reminds me of the privilege I've had to explore and why it was all worth it.<br />
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Thank You Basketball.<br />
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- Follow my daily snapshots on the <a href="https://www.instagram.com/30homegames/">@30HomeGames</a> Instagram and hashtag <a href="https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/30hgoztour/">#30HGoztour</a><br />
- Check my tour notes from <a href="https://30homegames.blogspot.com/2018/01/aussie-basketball-tour-notes-from.html">Wollongong and Adelaide</a><br />
- Check my tour notes from <a href="https://30homegames.blogspot.com/2018/03/2018-aussie-basketball-tour-notes-from.html">Cairns and Brisbane</a><br />
- Check my tour notes from <a href="https://30homegames.blogspot.com/2020/03/2018-aussie-basketball-tour-notes-from.html">Perth and Auckland</a><br />
- Check my tour notes from my <a href="https://30homegames.blogspot.com/2020/03/2018-aussie-basketball-tour-notes-from_31.html">week in Melbourne</a></div>
Loz Intransithttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16116301195413793447noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4942967484367215902.post-28931721498436209062020-03-25T22:34:00.002-07:002020-03-31T19:48:26.711-07:002018 Aussie Basketball Tour: Notes from Perth and Auckland <div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
The home stretch of my NBL tour took me to Perth and Auckland for Round 17 and 18. These two franchises have shared the NBL trophy the entire decade so far at 4 apiece. I was especially looking forward to Perth as they're widely known for having the most raucous home court in the league.<br />
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On my maiden <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/BdhzQvvBxwu/">away game in Adelaide</a>, I'd met Annie. She was the matriarch of a die-hard <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/BfBJvbahb8P/">family of Wildcats' fans</a>. I told her I'd be heading to Perth and hoped to reconnect with them for an insider's view of the Red Army.<br />
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Perth knows how to put on a show. I've been to a dozen NBA arenas and to games all around the world. I'd rate Perth number one among all my game day experiences. The very blue Perth Arena was awash in red. In the playoffs, it's tradition for teams to outfit spectators with freebie shirts so they're coordinated for the home team and TV audience to feed off. In Perth, it seemed everyone was already decked in a red and white jersey, sporting a members' lanyard.<br />
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I met with Annie and the family before the game. She insisted I grab seats early to catch Wilbur the Wildcat's pre-show entertainment. He rappelled from the rafters to unveil a "Welcome to the Jungle" sign.<br />
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It had the feel of a playoff game. Sworn enemies the 36ers were in town, the final round of the "<a href="https://www.perthnow.com.au/news/wa/perth-wildcats-and-adelaide-36ers-to-play-for-the-cattalini-cup-ng-ccbd8af9bb8c29ac0313a62f83802ee2">Cattalini Cup</a>". The vibe in the city on game day was palpable, red jerseys snaking through the main streets. The game lived up to the hype in spite of Perth's smothering 21 point win. Let's just say, Perth is a hostile environment for the opposing team. Especially if you happen to be Adelaide.<br />
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My New Zealand leg was unconventional in that I had a running mate in my close friend Sam. Apart from my <a href="https://30homegames.blogspot.com/2016/04/lozintransit-in-2015-american-roadtrip.html">maiden NBA trip in 2015</a>, all my hoops adventures have been solo. Having parallel interests in comedy and punk rock would help, I'd also traveled with him <a href="https://lozintranslation.blogspot.com/2013/04/melbournelandia-vegan-eats-punk-rock.html">previously in Melbourne</a> where I adopted his vegan diet. I did the same during my <a href="https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.instagram.com%2Fp%2FBZAZtukBp5Y%2F%3Figshid%3Dwu8712ytox3n%26fbclid%3DIwAR23vqmUeFD_7RjEPE2JZiHjsHQoIQouVomigMw7msk_TAkztcLu3jePE5U&h=AT1mWaoAfLDTPEnJzFESp2hbVpGgGx2HRwDqPCNDzW9_FhCzMgyAxlL4OUZI1-mtyw4rW6hs0B3iIvGhi1khHJ_AYEOmQoul7T52CwwdgA9uX-5WccHP9CKOMLGAanCCBaXYYg">NBA trip to the Pacific</a> and was looking forward to going plant-based again for Auckland. My first time on the North island.<br />
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I like gauging the penetration of hoops culture when I travel. The local Footlocker repped the game with a sprawling mural of Auckland, admittedly it only featured NBA talent. Despite the Breakers being perennial contenders, the locals acknowledged that basketball had an uphill climb uprooting the National pastimes of Rugby Union and League.<br />
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Whilst I escaped Queensland with two underdog victories, the capable Breakers were set to face championship favourites Melbourne United. My home game winning streak put to an end with the visitors trouncing New Zealand by 18. The loss did sting but the kids excitedly going through the bleachers to scoop up <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/BfGHlI1BrHR/">Breakers' balloon sticks</a> cheered me up.<br />
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I was lucky to enjoy plenty of local culture with Perth's <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/BewqKjQhIkm/">Opera in the Park</a> and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/BfEkpK1hCbi/">Fringe World</a> festivities underway. I also got to <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/BezUmkXBXMz/">watch the Super Bowl</a> in town. In Auckland, we were able to catch some comedy and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/BfVrDDhhR38/">farewell a storied live music venue</a>. A highlight of mine was <span id="goog_944304898"></span><a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/BfLOhnLBwEW/">K' Road</a><span id="goog_944304899"></span> (Karangahape Road), where we scored <a href="https://mindmethods.com.au/marketing-blog/photo-diary-lorenzo-30hgoztour">tasty vegan snacks</a> and some <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/BfP-y_jBfpX/">solid vintage finds</a>. It's also where got I dog tags made to commemorate this NBL oddysey.<br />
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The <a href="https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/30hgoztour/">2018 Australian Tour</a> (NBL and FIBA)</div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.8px;">Round 17, Feb 2: PER def. ADL (111 - 90</span><span style="font-size: 12.8px;">) </span></div>
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Round 18, Feb 11: MEL def. NZB (100 - 82) </div>
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I had a ball visiting the two most remote cities of the NBL. Having the good fortune to experience hoops all around the globe, I still cite this Perth Game Day as my most riveting fan experience. From the loyal fan base to the pre-game presentation, I highly recommend watching a Wildcats home game if you get the chance.<br />
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- Follow my daily snapshots on the <a href="https://www.instagram.com/30homegames/">@30HomeGames</a> Instagram and hashtag <a href="https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/30hgoztour/">#30HGoztour</a><br />
- Check my tour notes from <a href="https://30homegames.blogspot.com/2018/01/aussie-basketball-tour-notes-from.html">Wollongong and Adelaide</a><br />
- Check my tour notes from <a href="https://30homegames.blogspot.com/2018/03/2018-aussie-basketball-tour-notes-from.html">Cairns and Brisbane</a><br />
- Check my tour notes from <a href="https://30homegames.blogspot.com/2020/03/2018-aussie-basketball-tour-notes-from.html">Perth and Auckland</a><br />
- Check my tour notes from my <a href="https://30homegames.blogspot.com/2020/03/2018-aussie-basketball-tour-notes-from_31.html">week in Melbourne</a></div>
Loz Intransithttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16116301195413793447noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4942967484367215902.post-59948039396726103962020-01-16T15:26:00.005-08:002023-11-03T21:38:18.497-07:00All Fantasy Everything: Ep.12 – Cities for a Weekend (NBA Western Conference edition)<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
'All Fantasy Everything' is a podcast by Portland comedian Ian Karmel. Each episode Ian invites comedic guests to draft their Top 5 picks on a range of random, often silly topics.<br />
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Following in the footsteps of <a href="http://30homegames.blogspot.com/2016/05/former-la-clippers-teammates-spencer.html">JJ Redick</a> and <a href="http://30homegames.blogspot.com/2014/01/champagning-and-campaigning-in-nba_6.html">Jalen Rose'</a> selections for best cities to Champagne & Campaign in, I've excerpted the Western Conference destinations drafted by Ian Karmel, Sean Jordan and David Gborie. Sean and Dave were frequent guests in early episodes of the show when it was founded in 2016. They've since become touring regulars in the AFE family with producer Marissa.<br />
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Cities for a Weekend (w/ David Gborie and Sean Jordan)</div>
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Skipping to the end, the draft picks for each comedian went as follows:<br />
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<a href="https://www.seanjordancomedy.com/bio-encore">Sean Jordan</a><br />
1) Sioux Falls, South Dakota<br />
2) Minnesota, Minneapolis<br />
3) Las Vegas, Nevada<br />
4) Deadwood, South Dakota<br />
5) Philadelphia, Pennsylvania<br />
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1) San Francisco, California<br />
2) Reno, Nevada<br />
3) Denver, Colorado<br />
4) Omaha, Nebraska<br />
5) Arcana, California<br />
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1) New Orleans, Louisiana<br />
2) Portland, Oregon (The "Rose City", Top of the food chain, Jewel of the PNW,)<br />
3) New York City, New York<br />
4) Austin, Texas<br />
5) Chicago, Illinois<br />
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I've excerpted the NBA cities from the west which I'd been meaning to since I heard the pod in 2016. To this date I've yet to visit any of the five destinations below. Hopefully the spots mentioned for each city are still around by the time I come around.<br />
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IAN KARMEL: (22m 33s) I have the second pick in the first round for 'Fun cities to spend a weekend in' and as much as it breaks my heart to do so I can't take the Rose City. I can't go PDX up top. I gotta go with New Orleans, Louisiana. There's not a more fun city. Just three days! Four might kill you. 5 probably, definitely will.</div>
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DAVE: I was walking down there one time [Exposition Blvd] and I stumbled onto a Jamaican block. It was crazy, they had grills in their trucks. Like meat, they were making meats. Yooo! This is lit.</div>
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- <a href="http://www.lafittesblacksmithshop.com/Homepage.html">Lafitte's Blacksmith</a> Shop Bar</div>
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Golden State (Pacific Division)</td></tr>
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<b>San Francisco, California</b><br />
DAVE GBORIE: (32m 13s) Honestly I gotta go with my second city, my home away from home. The Sucker Free, San Francisco man. It is the best freak town ever... I've never gone to a city and gone out and got drunk and been like "everyone here is gonna get laid tonight".<br />
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DAVE: We started drinking at 6pm. By 3 o'clock in the morning I was bombing a shortboard down a San Francisco hill on the way to the beach and hit the tracks.<br />
SEAN: I went to a spaghetti restaurant and got a 40 [malt liquor beer] with a spaghetti. That's fantastic.<br />
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Neighbourhoods mentioned:<br />
- Chinatown<br />
- North Beach<br />
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Portland (Northwest Division)</td></tr>
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<b>Portland, Oregon</b><br />
IAN KARMEL: (44m 57s) I'm gonna keep it West Coast and redeem my first pick. I had to get New Orleans cuz I was afraid it was going to fall off the board but I have to redeem myself to my home city, my people. The people of Portland, Oregon.<br />
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Things they did once...<br />
SEAN: We went there [Fire on the Mountain] on the crazy-regular. Like that's how we would start if we knew we were gonna have a real fun night.<br />
SEAN: I'm not a big strip club guy. Portland has the only strip clubs that I've ever been to where most of the girls dancing don't look like they're having a horrible time.<br />
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Neighbourhoods mentioned:<br />
- <a href="https://www.kachkapdx.com/kachka">Kachka</a> (Russian restaurant)<br />
- <a href="https://www.paleysplace.net/">Paley's Place</a> (Bar & Bistro)<br />
- <a href="https://www.avagenes.com/">Ava Gene's</a> (Italian restaurant)<br />
- <a href="https://www.bunksandwiches.com/">Bunk Sandwiches</a><br />
- <a href="https://www.portlandwings.com/">Fire on the Mountain</a> (Wing joint)<br />
- <a href="http://www.holmanspdx.com/">Holman's Bar & Grill</a><br />
- <a href="http://www.wunderlandgames.com/avalontheatre.asp">Wunderland</a>: Cinema and Nickel games<br />
- <a href="https://www.highdivepdx.com/">High Dive</a> (Neighbourhood joint)<br />
- Belmont, Southeast<br />
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Minnesota (Northwest Division)</td></tr>
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SEAN JORDAN: (59m 54s) I'm gonna go with Minneapolis, Minnesota. Its always been my favourite city in general. Where I wanted to live, I wanted to move there but we used to go up for weekends constantly... It was the first real downtown we went to. That downtown actually has stuff going on. A lot of cities you go downtown and it'll shut at 10 o'clock or midnight or something.<br />
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SEAN: This is a specific sort of weekend. For me, this is the weekend. You go into Fifth Element [RSE store] and you just look around. Maybe you see like Slug, a famous rapper in there.<br />
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- <a href="https://emmakrumbees.com/">Emma Krumbees</a> (Orchard Farm, Restaurant, Bakery)<br />
- Green Giant Statue Park<br />
- Juicy Lucy Burger in Minneapolis<br />
- <a href="https://www.facebook.com/fifthelementonline/">Fifth Element</a> (Rhymesayers Store)<br />
- <a href="https://www.facebook.com/dejavumpls/?rf=205533836177363">Deja Vu Showgirls</a><br />
- <a href="https://gay90s.com/">Gay 90's</a><br />
- <a href="https://first-avenue.com/">First Avenue</a> (Downtown Danceteria)<br />
- <a href="http://acmecomedycompany.com/">Acme Comedy co.</a><br />
- <a href="https://3rdlair.com/">3rd Lair</a> (Skate Park)<br />
- Dinkytown<br />
- Mall of America<br />
- Bde Maka Ska [Lake Calhoun]<br />
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Denver (Northwest Division)</td></tr>
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<b>Denver, Colorado</b><br />
DAVE GBORIE: (1h 29m 47s) I'm sorry to wait for the third pick for you guys. I'm sorry but with the third pick I made the earth sick. Denver, Colorado. Mile High till I die baby! It's the best. Here's the thing with Denver, it has everything a great city has and top of it the people are fan-f*cking-tastic...<br />
It's a spicy town, it's a hard drinking town.<br />
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IAN: It was the first major city to go legal weed. I got to be there for the last High Plains I did. Two, three years ago. It was legal there but not legal anywhere else yet which was fun. It was a fun time to be there...<br />
DAVE: Me and you did that dab in some dude's office.<br />
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Neighbourhoods mentioned:<br />
- <a href="https://www.highplainscomedyfestival.com/">High Plains Comedy Festival</a><br />
- <a href="https://www.denver.org/things-to-do/denver-attractions/16th-street-mall/">16th Street Mall</a><br />
- <a href="https://www.elitchgardens.com/">Elitch Gardens Theme and Water Park</a><br />
- <a href="https://www.fotmdenver.com/">Fire on the Mountain</a><br />
- <a href="https://www.instagram.com/torchystacos/?hl=en">Torchy's Tacos</a><br />
- <a href="https://www.instagram.com/voodoodoughnut/?hl=en">Voodoo Doughnut</a><br />
- <a href="https://www.illegalpetes.com/">Illegal Pete's</a><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>Updated (September 2021):</div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgtH9lHvbvmNqL-oxRmeA8QW1JiQVSghY5GyYCe3XNfYpan8hXfl3zORIyVSwBN2MUo4bogajZsJClMuo0xcquolTMbI6jr6U4Uxh5vlnkBWuyHiUKm3Yjz1qshkEZaBgw7ulkR603EdrFnxOqgi6z4-YQRblZ8cwGoU-beH7RoeutKdixjPeMh5oCmHxs/s2690/30HG-AFElogos.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="890" data-original-width="2690" height="133" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgtH9lHvbvmNqL-oxRmeA8QW1JiQVSghY5GyYCe3XNfYpan8hXfl3zORIyVSwBN2MUo4bogajZsJClMuo0xcquolTMbI6jr6U4Uxh5vlnkBWuyHiUKm3Yjz1qshkEZaBgw7ulkR603EdrFnxOqgi6z4-YQRblZ8cwGoU-beH7RoeutKdixjPeMh5oCmHxs/w400-h133/30HG-AFElogos.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/30hglogos/" target="_blank">#30HGlogos</a> for the 'All Fantasy Everything' main roster</td></tr></tbody></table><br />Explore links to other Champagne & Campaign recommendations:<br />- Former LA Clippers teammates Spencer <a href="http://30homegames.blogspot.com/2016/05/former-la-clippers-teammates-spencer.html">Hawes and JJ Redick share their favorite NBA Road Cities</a><br />- Champagning and Campaigning in the NBA Cities: <a href="http://30homegames.blogspot.com/2014/01/champagning-and-campaigning-in-nba_6.html">Eastern Conference edition</a><br />- Champagning and Campaigning in the NBA Cities: <a href="http://30homegames.blogspot.com/2014/01/champagning-and-campaigning-in-nba.html">Western Conference edition</a><br />- Jalen Rose's City Power Rankings aka <a href="http://30homegames.blogspot.com/2013/06/jalen-roses-city-power-rankings-aka.html">Black Guy City Power Rankings</a><br /><div><br /></div>
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Loz Intransithttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16116301195413793447noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4942967484367215902.post-64451724092582055352019-09-12T02:42:00.001-07:002024-03-15T05:01:53.549-07:00How basketball leads to connection: Isaac Eger on the 'Dear Adam Silver' podcast by Abigail Smithson<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Writer and baller Isaac Eger AKA <a href="https://www.instagram.com/gluten_daddy/">@gluten_daddy</a></td></tr>
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I founded my <a href="http://30homegames.blogspot.com/2011/09/introducing-new-lozintransit-blog-30.html">30HomeGames mission</a> in Vilnius, Lithuania. I created the project after an unforgettable month traveling the country as the hoopsmad nation hosted EuroBasket 2011. It was my way of preserving that spirit and hopefully a way to keep chasing that high. It was the highlight of my year backpacking Europe, unlocking experiences and connections through a shared love of basketball.<br />
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My approach to travel is an extension of how I approach life: Wherever you are, be an interesting and interested person. Basketball becoming my wayfinder these past few years since founding @30HomeGames. I consume and follow plenty of hoops writers. Whilst traveling for work can be standard in sports journalism, I hadn't found many writers with the travel experience or approach that resonated with me.<br />
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<a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/qfTMLUCfYP/">Rafe Bartholomew was one</a> I admired, he's an American who <a href="https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/306146/pacific-rims-by-rafe-bartholomew/9780451233226/">travelled deeply</a> around the Philippines. Immersing himself in the culture and learning the language in order to understand why a small island nation was obsessed with basketball.<br />
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<a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/episode-12-isaac-eger-on-art-playing-pickup-basketball/id1430326742?i=1000445169792">Episode 12: Isaac Eger on the Art of Playing Pickup Basketball</a><iframe frameborder="0" height="102px" scrolling="no" src="https://anchor.fm/dearadamsilver/embed/episodes/Episode-12-Isaac-Eger-on-the-Art-of-Playing-Pickup-Basketball-e8edcv/a-av6v52" width="400px"></iframe>
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Isaac Eger was another. I found him through some streetball articles a few years ago. I enjoyed his gonzo approach to life and basketball and followed him since. He was a recent guest on artist Abigail Smithson's podcast 'Dear Adam Silver'. She discovered him the same way, describing him in the episode intro thusly:<br />
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Isaac is a writer and pickup basketball player, he has played the game all over the world. From Sarasota, Florida to New York City, to Cuba, Israel, Lithuania and Tibet. I reached out to Isaac a couple of years ago after reading an essay he wrote for Los Angeles Magazine about <a href="https://www.lamag.com/longform/pickup-basketball-los-angeles-isaac-eger/">playing street basketball in LA</a>.</blockquote>
In the episode, Abigail and Isaac discuss the power of games and how it allows us to connect with strangers and strange lands.<br />
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'<a href="https://soundcloud.com/user-961777354/episode-12-isaac-eger-on-the-art-of-playing-pickup-basketball">Dear Adam Silver' Episode 12: Isaac Eger on the Art of Playing Pickup Basketball</a><br />
ISAAC EGER: (43m 08s) We play basketball for reasons beyond just the game itself. I think that playing pickup basketball forces you to interact with people in a way that you wouldn't otherwise. I love playing basketball in different countries because I don't feel like a tourist. You know I feel very much on the level with everybody else...<br />
ABIGAIL SMITHSON: Yeah it just seems like a powerful way to sort of build belonging where there is no belonging.</blockquote>
Abigail continues with a point that I've personally lived by. I backpacked <a href="http://lozintranslation.blogspot.com/2011/08/krepsinis-i-love-this-game-basketball.html">Europe in 2011</a>, then <a href="http://lozintranslation.blogspot.com/2013/09/my-time-in-caracas-venezuela-for-fiba.html">South America in 2013</a>. All my travels since have been <a href="https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/30hgroadtrip/">Stateside or around Australia</a>, always instigated by basketball. The beauty of this calling is it allows me to explore overlooked locales and find appreciation for any destination.<br />
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SMITHSON: (45m 12s) Yeah and I think when you're going to a new place and you get off a plane and then all of a sudden there's this other language around you and everything that you're used to is different. The fact that knowing you have a starting point is really a nice thing. It's like you can always go back to basketball to interact with that place. Rather than feeling like you have nothing to do or feel very groundless. </blockquote>
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My <a href="http://30homegames.blogspot.com/2016/09/retiring-30homegames-instagram.html">@30homegames Instagram project</a> has been a handy catalyst for me to seek adventure. Because I've designed it so every post is basketball related, plenty of life experience goes uncatalogued. It's these times that are often the most unforgettable. Lost in the moment with newly made friends, wandering the unbeaten path. Feeling <a href="http://lozintranslation.blogspot.com/2012/05/narnia-wonderland-and-muscle-memory.html">like Alice in Wonderland</a>.<br />
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EGER: (45m 38s) That's the first place I always go to whenever I travel. I always look for the basketball court and I let everything else happen on the way to the basketball court. I'm very frequently on foot and a lot of the stories I write about that have nothing to do with basketball, I discover to and from the basketball court. When I go travel, I don't look to go to museums any more. I always found it to be a funny phenomena where people don't go to the museums in their hometown but the second they're in Paris, "We got to go to the Louvre". It's just like "Why?". Why do you feel like you have to go? So I almost avoid that and so if there's a basketball court on the way to the Louvre or I meet an employee there that can get me in for free or I get some special treatment then hell yeah I'll go. Otherwise I don't want to follow the same grooves everyone else has gone through in their travels...</blockquote>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Playing <a href="https://30homegames.blogspot.com/search/label/streetball">streetball</a> with Colombian locals on <a href="https://30homegames.blogspot.com/2013/12/streetball-with-locals-around-south.html">Christmas Day 2013</a></td></tr>
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My camera roll is odd and cryptic, <a href="http://lozintranslation.blogspot.com/2011/04/jacques-lartigue-why-im-getting-camera.html">devoid of selfies or tourist</a> photos much to my parents chagrin. I have an archive of obscure <a href="https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/scavenjersey/">jerseys in the wild</a>, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/sde5WNifRR/">hoops of the world</a> and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/Bib2pAyFXKG/">nerdy stealth shots</a>. I do it because I enjoy it. I learnt a while ago that one has to find joy in the process. In travel as in life, doing things to impress others is a fool's game if you're not enjoying the lived experience.<br />
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SMITHSON: (47m 17s) I don't think that following that blueprint of "these are the places you can't miss". It leaves you feeling a little bit like you've experienced this place in a very enclosed way and your idea of that place hasn't necessarily changed based on your experience.<br />
EGER: Think about the way people share or position themselves relative to these places they have to go visit? I'm sure you've seen the people who are always holding up the Leaning Tower of Pisa.<br />
SMITHSON: Yeah, of course.<br />
EGER: It becomes–It's no different than a green screen at that point.<br />
SMITHSON: Totally. I have to say if I was there, it would be hard for me not to do it. I mean I've never been. I would just do because maybe that's why we interact with that space but I understand I'm trying not to seek them out because I think it lessens the chance that there's this unknown and a variable and when you have a list and when you have a travel book of all the sights you should see. Those variables you can't hear them as much.</blockquote>
Read Isaac Eger's articles:<br />
- <a href="https://www.lamag.com/longform/pickup-basketball-los-angeles-isaac-eger/">What Pickup Basketball Reveals About L.A</a>.<br />
- <a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2012/07/12/sports/basketball/a-new-arrival-explores-new-york-through-pickup-basketball.html">‘I Got Next’</a>: Exploring New York Through Pickup Basketball<br />
- @gluten_daddy on Instagram<br />
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Find Abigail Smithson's work here:<br />
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- <a href="https://www.abigailsmithson.com/">Official folio site</a><br />
- '<a href="https://www.abigailsmithson.com/new-page-2">Dear Adam Silver</a>' podcast<br />
- <a href="https://www.instagram.com/abigailsmithson/">@abigailsmithson</a> on Instagram</div>
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Loz Intransithttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16116301195413793447noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4942967484367215902.post-2030796298951358022019-09-04T20:51:00.001-07:002019-10-06T16:38:14.574-07:0030HomeGames goes Hollywood 2019 (LA and Sacramento): NBA Roadtrip wishlist<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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I'll be returning to California in October. My last visit to the Golden State <a href="https://30homegames.blogspot.com/2017/08/basketball-never-stops-2017-seattle-and.html">was in summer 2017</a>. I watched a <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/BZhjRSEBLxc/">bunch of comedy</a> and went to my first WNBA game, a Finals rematch between the LA <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/BZaJLywBiqU/">Sparks and the Minnesota Lynx</a>. As with most 30HomeGames trips, this coming trip was a confluence of events which led to an impulse decision. The 3 California games I watch on this trip takes my tally of NBA arenas visited at 15, the halfway point of my mission.<br />
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<li>Favourable dates for <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/BzeDJjEBrrR/">#NBLxNBA III</a>. Melbourne United playing two Californian teams in the LA Clippers and Sacramento Kings</li>
<li>The Warriors playing the Lakers in that span</li>
<li>Affordable flights from Sydney to LA</li>
<li>The blockbuster trades that make LA the undisputed centre of the basketball universe</li>
<li>Any excuse to binge on LA's <a href="https://30homegames.blogspot.com/2014/03/30hg-destination-spotlight-finding.html">comedy scene</a> again</li>
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LOS ANGELES<br />
Basketball<br />
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<b>STAPLES Center</b><br />
1111 S Figueroa St,<br />
Los Angeles, California 90015<br />
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Los Angeles Clippers NBA schedule<br />
Thu Oct 10 - Denver<br />
Sun Oct 13 - Melbourne UTD (12:30pm) ----------<br />
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Los Angeles Lakers NBA schedule<br />
Mon Oct 14 - Golden State (7:30pm) ----------<br />
Wed Oct 16 - Golden State<br />
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- <a href="https://www.instagram.com/thepistolshrimps/?hl=en">The Pistol Shrimps</a> (Oct 15, <a href="https://www.laparks.org/sites/default/files/sports/basketball/fall2019/401.pdf">8pm at North Weddington</a>) ----------<br />
- <a href="https://www.wnba.com/news/key-dates-2019-wnba-season/">WNBA Finals</a> (Last possible Finals date Oct 10)<br />
- <a href="https://aguacaliente.gleague.nba.com/schedule/">Agua Caliente Clippers</a> (Nov 9 start)<br />
- <a href="https://southbay.gleague.nba.com/schedule/">South Bay Lakers</a> (Nov 9 start)<br />
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Wrestling<br />
- <a href="http://www.prowrestlingguerrilla.com/news/">Pro Wrestling Guerrilla</a><br />
- '<a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/bar-wrestling-you-got-it-dude-tickets-69395101617">You Got it Dude</a>' Bar Wrestling (Oct 9)<br />
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Comedy<br />
- '<a href="https://www.facebook.com/MotherlandComedy/">Motherland Comedy</a>', Thursdays [Oct 10] 8:30pm at Kusina Filipina ----------<br />
- '<a href="https://goodlookscomedy.tumblr.com/">Good Looks</a>', Wednesdays 8pm at UCB Franklin<br />
- Neal Brennan shows, Tuesdays at <a href="https://web.ovationtix.com/trs/dept/1799/1569902400000">Westside Comedy Theater</a><br />
- '<a href="https://wl.seetickets.us/event/Pete-Holmes-Living-at-Largo/393721?afflky=LargoAtTheCoronet">Pete Holmes Living at Largo</a>' (Oct 11, 8:30pm at Largo) ----------<br />
- "<a href="https://wl.seetickets.us/event/Hi-Im-Rachel-and-This-is-My-Show-Starring-Rachel-Bloom/391448?afflky=LargoAtTheCoronet">Hi I’m Rachel and This is My Show</a>" - Starring Rachel Bloom (Oct 15, 8pm at Largo) ----------<br />
- <a href="https://teamcoco.com/house">Team Coco House</a> Shows (Oct 3-5)<br />
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Pinball<br />
- <a href="https://www.laweekly.com/9-arcades-and-bars-to-get-your-pinball-fix/">9 Arcades and Bars to get your Pinball fix</a><br />
- <a href="https://www.instagram.com/eightytwola/">EightyTwo</a><br />
- <a href="https://www.instagram.com/buttonmashla/">Button Mash</a><br />
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<b>VIDEO:</b> Kyle Kuzma's Guide to Los Angeles | FLY BY</div>
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Itinerary:<br />
- <a href="https://www.instagram.com/theexchangerestaurant/?hl=en">The Exchange</a> (Alex Chang)<br />
- <a href="https://www.literallyballing.com/">Solomon's Studio</a> (Victor Solomon)<br />
- Amiri Studio (<a href="https://www.matchesfashion.com/mens/the-style-report/2019/04/the-luxe-sportswear-issue/my-desk-mike-amiri-interview-ss19">Mike Amiri</a>)<br />
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Other<br />
- <a href="https://www.rosebowlstadium.com/events/detail/rg-canning-flea-market-50">Rose Bowl Flea Market</a> (Oct 13)<br />
- Round Two Store <a href="https://www.instagram.com/roundtwostore_la/">LA</a> + <a href="https://www.instagram.com/roundtwohollywood/">Hollywood</a> (Melrose Ave)<br />
- <a href="https://www.instagram.com/foralltoenvy/">For All To Envy</a> (North La Brea Ave.)<br />
- <a href="http://melrosetradingpost.org/">Melrose Trading Post</a><br />
- <a href="https://nineteeneightyeight.com/pages/upcoming-shows">Gallery 1988</a> (7308 Melrose Ave)<br />
- <a href="http://mjt.org/">Museum of Jurassic Technology</a> (9341 Venice Blvd)<br />
- <a href="https://collections.lacma.org/node/424258">Levitated Mass</a> at LACMA (5905 Wilshire Blvd)<br />
- <a href="http://thenewbev.com/schedule/">New Beverly Cinema</a> (7165 Beverly Blvd)<br />
- <a href="https://twitter.com/isaacklee/status/1095341216948867072">Spoon by H</a> (7158 Beverly Blvd)<br />
- <a href="https://www.timeout.com/los-angeles/things-to-do/ways-to-get-into-the-magic-castle">5 ways to get into the Magic Castle</a><br />
- <a href="http://www.magiccastle.com/dresscode/#targetText=The%20Magic%20Castle%20Has%20a%20Strict%20Dress%20Code%20for%20Evening%20Guests%3A&targetText=All%20members%20and%20guests%20are,No%20casual%20footwear.">Value suits</a>: LA Suit Outlet 3 (380 E 15th), Giorgio Rossi (830 S LA), Mens Suit (1208 Santee)<br />
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SACRAMENTO<br />
Basketball<br />
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<b>Golden 1 Center</b><br />
500 David J Stern Walk,<br />
Sacramento, California 95814<br />
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Thu Oct 10 - Phoenix<br />
Wed Oct 16 - Melbourne UTD (7pm) ----------<br />
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Comedy<br />
- <a href="https://www.saccomedyspot.com/calendar/">Sac Comedy Spot</a> (Sac Comedy Fest, Oct 3-6)<br />
- <a href="https://www.facebook.com/PLSAC">Punch Line Sacramento</a><br />
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Pinball<br />
- <a href="https://www.instagram.com/coinopsacramento/">Coin-Op Game Room</a><br />
- <a href="https://www.sacbee.com/entertainment/living/family/article74222482.html">In the Sacramento area, pinball retains its allure in a digital age</a> (Sac Bee)<br />
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<b>VIDEO:</b> Comedian Hasan Minhaj talks to ABC10 about being a die-hard Kings fan</div>
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<a href="http://www.sactownmag.com/December-January-2017/The-Return-of-the-King/">The Return of the "King"</a> (Hasan Minhaj for Sactown Mag)<br />
- <a href="https://natomasmarketplace.com/">Natomas</a> In-N-Out<br />
- <a href="http://doscoyotes.com/locations/">Dos Coyotes</a><br />
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Other<br />
- <a href="https://www.sacmag.com/50-things-to-do-in-sacramento/">50 things to do in Sacramento</a> (SAC Mag)<br />
- <a href="https://www.timeout.com/sacramento/things-to-do/best-things-to-do-in-sacramento">19 super-fun things to do in Sacramento</a> (Time Out)<br />
- <a href="http://www.visitcalifornia.com/now/explore-sacramento-lady-bird-tour">Explore Sacramento With This Lady Bird Tour</a><br />
- <a href="https://locations.thecheesecakefactory.com/ca/sacramento/">The Cheesecake Factory</a> (Arden Fair)<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://30homegames.blogspot.com/search/label/comedy" style="font-size: 12.8px;">Californian comics</a><span style="font-size: 12.8px;">: Jensen Karp, Hasan Minhaj and Larry David</span></td></tr>
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Check out my previous NBA wishlists:<br />
- <a href="https://30homegames.blogspot.com/2019/01/north-carolina-all-stars-2019.html">North Carolina All Stars 2019</a>: Basketball roadtrip to Charlotte, Davidson, UNC and Duke<br />
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- <a href="http://30homegames.blogspot.com/2017/09/nbl-x-nba-wishlist-for-salt-lake-city.html">NBL x NBA Wishlist</a> for Salt Lake City, Oklahoma City and Phoenix</div>
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- Basketball Never Stops 2017 (<a href="http://30homegames.blogspot.com/2017/08/basketball-never-stops-2017-seattle-and.html">Seattle and LA</a>): NBA Roadtrip wishlist</div>
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- <a href="http://30homegames.blogspot.com/2017/04/the-south-2017-nba-roadtrip-wishlist.html">The South 2017</a>: NBA Roadtrip wishlist</div>
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- <a href="http://30homegames.blogspot.com/2016/08/texas-triangle-2016-nba-roadtrip.html">Texas Triangle 2016</a>: NBA Roadtrip wishlist</div>
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- Coolspotting: 30HG '2015 NBA RoadTrip' <a href="http://30homegames.blogspot.com/2014/11/go-to-coolspotting-30hg-2015-nba.html">Champagne and Campaign spots (2 of 2)</a></div>
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- <a href="https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/30hgroadtrip/">#30HGroadtrip</a> on Instagram</div>
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Loz Intransithttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16116301195413793447noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4942967484367215902.post-10457836316566856802019-08-02T23:46:00.000-07:002019-08-14T22:13:19.528-07:00Perth, Melbourne and Sydney for the FIBA World Cup Exhibition games: Team USA, Canada Basketball, Tall Blacks and the Aussie Boomers<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">30HomeGames is <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/By0bSg5A2jH/">traveling Australia </a><br />
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I traveled around <a href="https://30homegames.blogspot.com/2018/01/8-home-games-tour-of-australia-for-nbl.html">Australia in 2018</a> for NBL basketball. In a few weeks I'll be retracing my steps in Perth and Melbourne as I make return visits for the love of the game. This time for the FIBA World Cup Friendlies featuring <a href="https://www.instagram.com/usabasketball">Team USA</a>, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/canadabasketball/">Canada Basketball</a>, the <a href="https://www.instagram.com/tallblacks">Tall Blacks</a> and our <a href="https://www.instagram.com/basketballaus">Aussie Boomers</a>.<br />
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Though I watched Team USA during the Sydney Olympics in 2000, this will be the first time I'll see them in FIBA Action. I've gotten a taste of the Canadian team and the Tall Blacks with <a href="https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/30hgsouthamerica/">FIBA Americas</a> and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/30hgaustralasia/">FIBA Oceania</a> respectively. Canada are of particular interest as they have the potential to load their team with NBA stars, much like Australia. Whether they can attract them for this World Cup campaign is another matter.<br />
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A bonus of this trip will be reconnecting with a charming family of hoopsheads I first met in Adelaide at the start of my <a href="https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/30hgoztour/">#30HGoztour</a>. I reunited with them pre-game for the Perth leg of my national tour and joined them for dinner. I'll be cheering on the Boomers alongside them this time around.<br />
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<a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/BfBJvbahb8P/" style="color: black; font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 17px; text-decoration: none; word-wrap: break-word;" target="_blank">I met Annie and her traveling family of Wildcats supporters in Adelaide on the maiden trip of my NBL Oz tour. I was lucky to reconnect for the rematch in Perth and joined them for dinner. Debriefing after the @perthwildcats took home the Cattalini cup, avenging their bitter rivals. Perth delivered the best fan and arena experience I've been a part of in all my basketball travels. That includes NBA and FIBA. Annie's family epitomizes the dedication and support any league would hope to cultivate. Thank You Fam. #RedArmy _ Pic set 📸 by @perth_key_therapy</a></div>
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<b>Perth (Thu Aug15 - Sun Aug18)</b><br />
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Team Canada VS Aussie Boomers<br />
FRI Aug16 (5:30pm tip-off)<br />
Sat Aug17 (5:30pm tip-off)<br />
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RAC Arena<br />
700 Wellington St,<br />
Perth WA 6000<br />
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- Embargo Lifted: <a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/embargo-lifted-one-night-of-australian-basketball-nba-talk-in-perth-tickets-65658633741">One night of Australian basketball & NBA talk in Perth</a> (Aug14)<br />
- <a href="https://thenostalgiabox.com.au/visitus/">The Nostalgia Box</a>, Perth Game Console Museum<br />
- <a href="https://www.freo.social/categories/shows">Freo.Social</a><br />
- <a href="https://www.experienceperth.com/event/perth-craft-beer-festival-2019">Perth Craft Beer Festival</a> (Fri Aug16 - Sun Aug18)<br />
- <a href="https://lofistore.com.au/">lo-fi Store</a><br />
- <a href="https://www.instagram.com/joshua.devaney/?hl=en">MJ Toy Historian</a><br />
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COMEDY<br />
- <a href="https://www.facebook.com/lazysusans">Lazy Susan's Comedy Den</a><br />
- <a href="https://www.facebook.com/pg/comedyloungewa">Comedy Lounge</a><br />
- <a href="https://www.facebook.com/TheLaughResort/">The Laugh Resort</a> (The Shoe Bar and Cafe)<br />
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WRESTLING<br />
- <span id="goog_415739339"></span>New Horizon Pro-Wrestling, <a href="http://www.nhpw.com.au/index.php/ordertix.html#!/Guardians-of-Wrestling-Success-24-08-19/p/136880223/category=0">Guardians of Wrestling</a> (Sat Aug24)<a href="https://www.blogger.com/"><span id="goog_415739340"></span></a><br />
- Explosive Pro Wrestling, <a href="https://epwperth.com/event/5074/">Hell or High Water</a> (Sat Aug31)<br />
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PINBALL<br />
- <a href="https://www.facebook.com/gamecityperth/">Game City</a><br />
- <a href="https://www.facebook.com/perthpinball/">Perth Pinball Community</a><br />
- <a href="https://www.amusements4kids.com.au/info/where-to-play-pinball-in-perth">Where to Play Pinball in Perth</a><br />
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<b>Melbourne (Thu Aug22 - Sun Aug25)</b><br />
<br />
Team USA VS Aussie Boomers<br />
Thu Aug22 (7:30pm tip-off)<br />
Sat Aug24 (2pm tip-off)<br />
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Marvel Stadium - Docklands<br />
740 Bourke St,<br />
Docklands VIC 3008<br />
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- <a href="https://www.stickyinstitute.com/">Sticky Institute</a><br />
- <a href="https://nbl1.com.au/news/article/changes-to-nbl1-finals-schedule">NBL1 Championship</a> Game (Aug17)<br />
- <a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/904856839873757/">Poutine Festival</a> at Ascot Loft (Aug24)<br />
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COMEDY<br />
A Guide to <a href="https://schoolofhardknockknocks.com/2018/11/26/a-guide-to-melbournes-comedy-rooms/">Melbourne’s Comedy Rooms</a><br />
- Attik [Stand-up in the Attik] (Thursdays, 8pm)<br />
- Basement Comedy Club (Saturday 8pm)<br />
- Catfish Comedy (Tuesdays 8pm)<br />
- Comedy at the Coopers Inn (Fridays 8pm)<br />
- The Comic’s Lounge (Tuesdays to Sunday)<br />
- Crab Lab (Wednesday 8:30pm)<br />
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WRESTLING<br />
- <a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/316542865920241">Magica Battle</a> (Fri Aug9)<br />
- <a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/1568833873252882/">MCW New Horizons</a> (Sat Aug31)<br />
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PINBALL<br />
- <a href="https://www.facebook.com/pinballparadisemelbourne/">Pinball Paradise</a><br />
- <a href="https://bartronica.com.au/">Bartronica</a><br />
- <a href="https://melbournepinballfinder.wordpress.com/map/">Melbourne Pinball Finder</a><br />
- <a href="https://www.facebook.com/MrPinballAustralia/">Mr Pinball Australia</a> (Flip Out 2019 in October)<br />
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<b>Sydney</b><br />
Team Canada vs Tall Blacks<br />
Tue Aug20 (7:30pm tip-off)<br />
Wed Aug21 (7:30pm tip-off)<br />
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Quaycentre<br />
Olympic Blvd, Sydney<br />
Olympic Park NSW 2127<br />
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Team USA vs Team Canada<br />
Mon Aug26 (7:30pm tip-off)<br />
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Qudos Bank Arena<br />
19 Edwin Flack Ave, <br />
Sydney Olympic Park NSW 2127<br />
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- Find my Game Day posts for <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/BfYSisgBASX/">Melbourne United</a> and the <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/BeuaSAuhEeZ/">Perth Wildcats</a><br />
- Follow my daily snapshots on the @30HomeGames Instagram and hashtag <a href="https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/30hgoztour/">#30HGoztour</a><br />
- <a href="https://30homegames.blogspot.com/2018/01/8-home-games-tour-of-australia-for-nbl.html">Visiting the 8 NBL cities</a>: An 8 Home Games tour of Australia for the NBL and FIBA Basketball<br />
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Loz Intransithttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16116301195413793447noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4942967484367215902.post-48245714934168656352019-01-11T17:28:00.001-08:002019-01-26T05:28:00.797-08:00North Carolina All Stars 2019: Basketball roadtrip to Charlotte, Davidson, UNC and Duke<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/BrrFXhvlXCF/">Hive mind</a>: Purple Shirt Guy and the Cameron Crazies</td></tr>
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As the clock ticked past midnight <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/BsDmsWylKHZ/">on New Year's Eve</a>, I resolved that I'd embark on my 12th NBA city to tip off 2019. I'd been working on some zines to close out 2018 which put the Cameron Crazies on the brain. I don't put much forethought in my trips but as someone who revels in narrative, I can act quickly when things feel right. I went to Memphis for the <a href="http://30homegames.blogspot.com/2017/05/my-memphis-wrestling-experience-at.html">2017 playoffs</a> sensing the core-4 of my favorite team would soon disband. I traveled for the inaugural <a href="http://30homegames.blogspot.com/2017/09/nbl-x-nba-wishlist-for-salt-lake-city.html">NBLxNBA preseason</a> knowing there was no better time to visit the northwest than being a part of Aussie basketball history.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">All. Stars: Warriors Big5, Hornets Anniversary Team, Duke Freshmen</td></tr>
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There were several reasons why North Carolina for February beckoned me:<br />
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<li>Experiencing my first All Star weekend</li>
<li>The 30th Anniversary year of the Charlotte Hornets. Baron Davis, one of my <a href="https://30homegames.blogspot.com/2011/09/faq-questions-i-frequently-ask-myself.html">all-time faves</a>.</li>
<li>Duke being the must-watch basketball team of the year. Featuring the most electrifying prospect of this era in Zion Williamson, flanked by 2 sure-fire stars in RJ Barrett and Cam Reddish </li>
<li>Now imagine that in the cauldron that is Cameron Indoor with the Crazies</li>
<li>Better yet. Imagine THAT against sworn enemies, the UNC Tar Heels for the 'Blue Blood rivalry'. Arguably the fiercest in all of sports.</li>
<li>Golden State at Charlotte was tantalising as the window to see the Durant-era Warriors was closing. This season's, Boogie edition ramping up the star power.</li>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The star-studded <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/BsVjrHyFYtP/">North Carolina tour</a>: <br />
Charlotte + Davidson + Durham + Chapel Hill (Feb13 -Feb27)</td></tr>
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<b>Spectrum Center</b><br />
333 E Trade St, <br />
Charlotte, North Carolina 28202<br />
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NBA <a href="http://www.nba.com/allstar/2019/schedule">All Star Weekend Schedule</a><br />
Fri Feb 15<br />
- All-Star Celebrity Game presented by Ruffles<br />
- Mtn Dew Ice Rising Stars ----------<br />
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Sat Feb 16<br />
State Farm All-Star Saturday Night ---------- wishlist<br />
- Taco Bell Skills Challenge<br />
- Three-Point Contest<br />
- Dunk Contest<br />
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Sun Feb 17<br />
68th NBA All-Star Game ---------- wishlist<br />
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Charlotte <a href="https://www.nba.com/hornets/schedule">Hornets NBA schedule</a><br />
Fri Feb 22 - Washington<br />
Sat Feb 23 - Brooklyn<br />
Mon Feb 25 - Golden State ----------<br />
Wed Feb 27 - Houston<br />
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<b>Greensboro Coliseum Complex</b><br />
1921 W Gate City Blvd,<br />
Greensboro, North Carolina 27403<br />
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Greensboro Swarm<br />
Thur Feb 28 - Westchester<br />
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<b>John M. Belk Arena</b><br />
200 Baker Dr,<br />
Davidson, North Carolina 28035<br />
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Davidson <a href="https://davidsonwildcats.com/schedule.aspx?schedule=287">Wildcats NCAA schedule</a><br />
Fri Feb 15 - Saint Joseph's<br />
Tue Feb 19 - Dayton ----------<br />
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<b>Cameron Indoor Stadium</b><br />
115 Whitford Dr,<br />
Durham, North Carolina 27705<br />
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Duke <a href="https://www.goduke.com/SportSelect.dbml?DB_OEM_ID=4200&SPID=1845&SPSID=22726">Blue Devils NCAA schedule</a> (Men's)<br />
Sat Feb 16 - North Carolina State<br />
Wed Feb 20 - North Carolina ---------- wishlist<br />
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Duke <a href="http://www.goduke.com/SportSelect.dbml?DB_OEM_ID=4200&SPID=1846&SPSID=22762">Blue Devils NCAA schedule</a> (Women's)<br />
Thur Feb 14 - Virginia Tech<br />
Thur Feb 28 - Clemson<br />
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<b>Dean E. Smith Center</b><br />
300 Skipper Bowles Dr,<br />
Chapel Hill, North Carolina 27514<br />
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North Carolina <a href="https://goheels.com/schedule.aspx?schedule=475">Tar Heels NCAA schedule</a><br />
Sat Feb 23 - Florida State ----------<br />
Tue Feb 26 - Syracuse<br />
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At this stage I haven't secured tickets for the two bucket list games as both cost upwards of $1000+.<br />
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The cheapest available seats for the rival showdown between the Blue Devils and Tar Heels costing more than my return flight from Sydney. I'll be on the ground come game day soaking the atmosphere, hopefully winging into an experience somehow. Plans are sudden and will be on the fly. If you have any North Carolina tips or friends in the area I may connect with, let me know.</div>
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As always I'll be documenting the journey on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/30homegames/">@30HomeGames</a>. I'm buzzing.</div>
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Find my previous wishlists and NBA road trips here:</div>
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- <a href="http://30homegames.blogspot.com/2017/09/nbl-x-nba-wishlist-for-salt-lake-city.html">NBL x NBA Wishlist</a> for Salt Lake City, Oklahoma City and Phoenix</div>
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- Basketball Never Stops 2017 (<a href="http://30homegames.blogspot.com/2017/08/basketball-never-stops-2017-seattle-and.html">Seattle and LA</a>): NBA Roadtrip wishlist</div>
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- <a href="http://30homegames.blogspot.com/2017/04/the-south-2017-nba-roadtrip-wishlist.html">The South 2017</a>: NBA Roadtrip wishlist</div>
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- <a href="http://30homegames.blogspot.com/2016/08/texas-triangle-2016-nba-roadtrip.html">Texas Triangle 2016</a>: NBA Roadtrip wishlist</div>
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- Coolspotting: 30HG '2015 NBA RoadTrip' <a href="http://30homegames.blogspot.com/2014/11/go-to-coolspotting-30hg-2015-nba.html">Champagne and Campaign spots (2 of 2)</a></div>
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- <a href="https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/30hgroadtrip/">#30HGroadtrip</a> on Instagram</div>
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Joe House welcomes the Podfather to reseed the Playoffs according to their culinary PER with a disclaimer that it's not flawless analytics<br />
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JOE HOUSE: There is only one man in the Ringer universe qualified to have an opinion about all 16 of the NBA teams and cities that are in this years 2018 NBA Playoffs, that is "The Podfather" himself Bill Simmons. He is coming on, we are ranking from 16 to 1 the very best food experiences among all the playoff teams in this year's NBA Playoffs
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BILL SIMMONS: When I told you I was going to do this, I was going to give you a Top 6. I went a little further, we're going from 16 to 1 cuz I think we should sh*t on some cities too.<br />
HOUSE: That's so rude.<br />
SIMMONS: Let's do some sh*tting. Coming in at 16—by the way no offense to these cities, it's not the fault of the people who live there. Not every city gets to have <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FpARSPr29K8">David Chang pop up</a> and start a culinary revolution. Not every city has a history of BBQ, Chinese food or whatever's going on. Some cities are just in America getting by and it's not their fault<br />
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HOUSE: I also want to add the observation that we're going to get a lot of input from people who'll claim "you guys are idiots", you're white-washing this whole thing. You're using too broad a brush in considering this. I'm gonna admit it upfront, we're making gross generalisations here about the food scenes in many of these cities. We haven't been to everyone one of these cities.</blockquote>
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<b>16. Cleveland </b>(5m 58s)<br />
BILL: We settled on <a href="https://www.mortons.com/cleveland/">Morton's</a> [The Steakhouse]<br />
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<b>15. Oklahoma City </b>(6m 27s)<br />
BILL: It's basically Cleveland but with a little more Southwestern. There's a meat scene going there... KD opened a restaurant called <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0te7ZyxmRlA">KD's [Southern Cuisine</a>] that ranked 4th in the best restaurants in OKC. Anytime a restaurant named after an athlete isn't in your Top5, it's probably not a great food city.<br />
JOE: That's a good rule of thumb. If one of the Top 5 restaurants in your city has been opened by a sports figure, not a great food look for your city.<br />
BILL: I was there in 2010, the "best restaurant" to go there after the game was called <a href="https://mickeymantlesteakhouse.com/">Mickey Mantle's [Steakhouse</a>], yet another sports figure.<br />
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<b>14. Indiana</b> (8m 59s)<br />
JOE: I like Indiana, we had a good time at <a href="https://www.stelmos.com/">St Elmo's [Steakhouse]</a><br />
BILL: St Elmo's is a fine restaurant. The shrimp cocktail was great, it put hair on my chest but I'm always skeptical of cities that when you go people only mention one restaurant... and St Elmo's is good. It's fun, it's a giant steakhouse, the bloody mary's are great. I like the shrimp cocktail, I had a good steak.<br />
JOE: To be honest the best meal we had together when we went to Indianapolis for the Superbowl was when we visited the [<a href="https://www.facebook.com/pages/The-Masterpiece/117772591575889">Masterpiece Lounge</a>] bar owned and operated by Jason Whitlock. We got homestyle food, we were eating ribs and I couldn't stop.<br />
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<b>13. Milwaukee</b> (11m 08s)<br />
BILL: Basically in that OKC/Cleveland range except there's sausage/bratwurst, old school things you're not supposed to eat anymore or sauerkraut, cheese curds. All stuff that's incredibly and unfathomably unhealthy... I don't know if there's the high-end restaurant scene that we're looking for<br />
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<b>12. San Antonio</b> (12m 03s)<br />
BILL: Good Mexican but the thing with Mexican is that it has a ceiling... I found a fish place that I really like. The Riverwalk—throw that out, the Riverwalk is a tourist trap... there is a very good Mexican scene and it should be commended<br />
JOE: It deserves where you're putting it because it's a one-note food town in my experience.<br />
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<b>11. Utah</b> (13m 48s)<br />
BILL: I've only eaten there once and it was a great meal. The thing that stuck with me is that <a href="https://u92slc.com/news/warriors-coach-says-theres-not-a-better-restaurant-in-the-country-than-this-slc-spot/">Steve Kerr said to me once</a> that somewhere in Utah or Salt Lake had the best restaurant [<a href="http://valtersosteria.com/">Valter's Osteria</a>] he's ever been to... to me this is just word of mouth. I feel like I've heard many times over the years that the food in Utah is kind of a thing<br />
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<b>10. Minnesota</b> (15m 12s)<br />
BILL: I hit up David Chang on some of the cities and he's very bullish on Minneapolis...<br />
JOE: I got a lot of input from folks in Minnesota... it fell in two categories it seemed like. A lot of gastropub focused stuff. A lot of innovations in terms of that and you know they're going to do beer correctly. I want to explore if we have time, they have Ethiopian food in Minneapolis because of a big concentration of Ethiopian folks.<br />
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<b>9. Boston</b> (17m 30s)<br />
BILL: Every good major city has pockets of different food, at the <a href="http://www.northendboston.com/">North End</a> is one of the most satisfying pockets I've ever seen in any city. It's just a finite amount of space in blocks, you know exactly how big it is. You know where all the places are. There's an Oyster House place that's the number one place there.<br />
JOE: You could just have 6 Italian meals and cover all of the regional cuisines of Italy. You could do high-end pizza, you could do low-end pizza, you could do meat-focused, you could do pasta-focused<br />
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<b>8. Philadelphia</b> (20m 27s)<br />
BILL: Cheesesteak that'd be great but after two days you're ready for other stuff...<br />
JOE: You can get some great Asian food and there's a strong Italian tradition in Philly. There's cheesesteak and then roast pork, you know the whole sandwich game... Chris Ryan and I ate a variety of Mediterranean and Israeli focused food that was just unbelievable...<br />
The best restaurant in Philly by reputation and accolade is a restaurant by a chef name Michael Solomonov, he and his partner Steven Cook have this restaurant, <a href="http://www.zahavrestaurant.com/">Zahav</a> which is an Israeli restaurant... that Spanish tapas idea but with flavours of Israel... go do a Philly food tour that covers a whole lot of unexpected varieties. Unbelievable Vietnamese varieties, Thai places, the guys behind <a href="http://www.federaldonuts.com/">Federal Donuts</a> which is a donut and fried chicken place. Our boy Tom Henneman pointed out this joint called <a href="https://www.stockphilly.com/">Stock</a> which is unbelievable, of that Vietnamese pho style.<br />
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<b>7. Washington</b> (25m 56s)<br />
BILL: I would love to go to <a href="https://ccdc.momofuku.com/">Momofoku</a> one day. I'd like to go that place we went with Uncle Tony that one time, you would take me to that Italian place that you love and that one steak place you love. I'd basically get the greatest hits 'House' Tour and I'd be very happy<br />
JOE: (House never elaborates cuz he uses the segment to defend the Wizards' honour)<br />
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<b>6. Portland</b> (30m 42s)<br />
BILL: Portland has a real eclectic scene. There's a lot of microbreweries, weird restaurants. It's a cool city, I like it there. I like the different kind of options, you don't need to have a hugely expensive dinner to have an awesome time... there's a huge coffee scene.<br />
JOE: I like how you used the word eclectic, cuz that's the perfect way to describe Portland and it's food scene. They have been at the forefront of a number of different movements. You mentioned coffee. They were sort of first on the elegant coffee vibe, not expensive but elegant. Taking the time to pay attention.<br />
I also just wanna give Portland a pat on the back for really being at the forefront of the food truck scene, as far back as the early and mid-2000s. They were really first on farm-to-table. This way of describing local, regional ingredients and getting those ingredients in their meals.<br />
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<b>Notable Mention: Seattle</b> (36:29)<br />
BILL: I love Seattle, such a fun place to go. Such a fun place to eat. They have that crazy market that's all-time, all-time great. They have an unbelievable seafood scene, great restaurants and it's shame on you NBA.<br />
JOE: I just wanna go eat there again, it's such a good eating town. The sushi in Seattle I'm dying for it.<br />
BILL: The tradeoff from a food standpoint, from Seattle to OKC was half as bad as the James Harden trade.<br />
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<b>5. Miami </b>(37m 54s)<br />
BILL: I've led a very blessed life. Jalen and I did the NBA show for 2 years, Miami was in it for 3 of the 4 shows we did. We went to <a href="http://mylesrestaurantgroup.com/hotels.php?id=1">Prime 112</a> a bunch of times and got to watch Jalen eat lobster over and over again. That restaurant alone and the restaurant across the street, that [<a href="http://mylesrestaurantgroup.com/hotels.php?id=2">Prime Italian</a>] pasta place. Those two alone, then you got Joe's Crab Shack... they have a little bit of everything... we're talking about all these little pockets. Now we have the Cuban pocket... I'm a 100% all the way in on the Cuban scene for food.<br />
JOE: You and me both... very clean seafood. Very fresh, bright seafood taste. You can have very authentic Cuban street food. I've had some of the very best Italian food in my whole life in Miami.<br />
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BILL: A city I've never been to... I'm deferring to David Chang on this. Number one option in the East. Most options, most ways to go...<br />
JOE: For some reason Toronto keeps showing up in our food news... Chang included a restaurant called the <a href="https://www.flctoronto.com/">Fishman [Lobster] Clubhouse</a> as his last meal on earth so he could go conquer the salt & pepper kingcrab or the lobster mountain...<br />
What commends Toronto based on the stories me and Juliet are reading is the incredible diversity of micro cuisines. A lot of the folks displaced by the civil war in Syria and relocated in Toronto and there's a Syrian food scene. I'm into that.<br />
BILL: From a diversity standpoint, it seems to have the most to offer maybe of all the cities we're gonna list on this podcast<br />
JOE: There's one city that rivals it. It definitely has that international vibe that covers so much different territory—Arabic, Indian, the Syrian thing, huge Asian thing. Great sushi there and we haven't touched anything that's sort of Native Canadian. Shout-out Toronto.<br />
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<b>3. San Francisco </b>(43m 10s)<br />
BILL: I think the Chinese food scene in San Francisco is a little overrated... but one of the things I like about it is all the pockets you can go outside. You have Berkeley, you have Oakland. You can get adventurous...<br />
JOE: Highly well executed meals whatever the cuisine is chosen... one of our guests on '<a href="https://www.theringer.com/house-of-carbs">House of Carbs</a>', Kenji López just opened a German-Austrian style bier hall featuring wursts 10 minutes from the airport. That would be my first stop. I'm arriving at the airport, getting in the Uber and going straight to <a href="http://www.wursthall.com/">Wursthall</a>.<br />
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<b>2. Houston</b> (46m 30s)<br />
BILL: Houston does not get enough credit for a) being a great food city b) for the unbelievable BBQ scene to the point Daryl Morey was telling me for years and years they had an advantage in free agency partly because of the size of house you can get and the food... it's a sprawling, massive city and there's food everywhere<br />
JOE: David Chang's instagram today shows a <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/BhZfOqqDL2G/">giant pot of crawfish</a>, it looked beautifully spiced. The Houston food scene features...Viet-Cajun... Chang says it has some of the best Vietnamese food he's had anywhere... it has a season, it starts in February and goes through June<br />
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<b>1. New Orleans</b> (50m 17s)<br />
BILL: The problem with New Orleans food is that it's so rich, it's so good and so heavy, so decadent that you just get in the rhythm of eating it and after Day 3 you kind of become an addict. It's almost hard to go back to normal food... and on top of everything else you know how much I love gumbo... you throw in the fish and everything and we didn't talk about the bearnaise... New Orleans is number one. It's unassailable choice<br />
JOE: I have not eaten in Houston. I have eaten in New Orleans several times... I know I'm banned from the <a href="https://www.acmeoyster.com/">Acme Oyster House</a> after the state Sal left that place... the problem is the list of classics in New Orleans is 40 deep so each time you go you feel like you have to eat at 4 to 5 places...<br />
BILL: There's no sauce on the side BS in New Orleans... your in New Orleans, you're playing the game<br />
JOE: You're having Po' boys 5 different ways. You're having jambalaya, you're having the gumbo... you're having oysters rockefeller, you're having bananas foster<br />
BILL: I'd say the dessert scene in New Orleans trumps everybody else<br />
JOE: It's the first place I had basked alaska<br />
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Find Champagning and Campaigning posts here:<br />
- NBA Cities: <a href="http://30homegames.blogspot.com.au/2014/01/champagning-and-campaigning-in-nba_6.html">Eastern Conference</a><br />
- NBA Cities: <a href="http://30homegames.blogspot.com.au/2014/01/champagning-and-campaigning-in-nba.html">Western Conference</a><br />
- Follow <a href="https://www.instagram.com/30homegames">@30HomeGames</a> on Instagram to <a href="http://30homegames.blogspot.com/2016/09/retiring-30homegames-instagram.html">track the food and culture finds</a> I've found through hoops<br />
- Jalen's <a href="http://30homegames.blogspot.com.au/2013/06/jalen-roses-city-power-rankings-aka.html">Black Guy City Power Rankings</a></div>
Loz Intransithttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16116301195413793447noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4942967484367215902.post-65943221647089745092018-03-25T20:52:00.001-07:002020-03-31T19:48:34.800-07:002018 Aussie Basketball Tour: Notes from Cairns and Brisbane<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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My tour of the NBL cities continued north to Queensland, watching games in Cairns and Brisbane respectively. It'd be the only time on this tour I remained on the road between rounds and my first visit to Australia's Top End. With Cairns being a backpacker haven and entering into the Australia Day weekend, I figured this might be a pretty festive roadtrip.<br />
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Both Queensland arenas are held in Convention Centres which gives the game day experience an unconventional sporting feel. Seats were generally wider and the venues were more modern and felt less lived-in.<br />
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The Queensland teams were largely playing for pride as they resided in the lower half of the standings. The Cairns Taipans couldn't afford a single loss if it stood any chance of squeezing into the playoffs. The Brisbane Bullets were looking to snap their losing streak and build forward momentum for the following season. I've provided <a href="http://30homegames.blogspot.com/2018/02/david-jacoby-on-homerism-and-being-die.html">good mojo for all my NBA Home Games</a> thus far, going 12-1 with largely underdog victories. I hoped to continue the trend with this NBL tour.<br />
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Adelaide and Illawarra beat perennial finalists Perth and New Zealand by a margin of 11 to tip off my tour. The Queensland slate of games was going to be a real test for the 30HomeGames effect. The Bullets in the midst of a 7 game losing streak were set to face a surging Adelaide 36ers, winners of their last 7. It's actually heightened my emotions for game day being fully invested in a home victory.<br />
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For the Brisbane game I was joined by a Bullets fan from the 'Australian NBL Fans' facebook page. He provided great insight into the rising talent on the team and we mingled on the arena floor after the game as fans got autographs on one end or shot around on the other. In my dozens of arena experiences, I've never seen a court accessible for fans to play on after a game. Felt surreal.<br />
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The Taipans have a great culture of supporters being a small market franchise. Taipans fans were greeted to a drumming performance by '<a href="https://www.facebook.com/DrumMugendai/">Drum Mugendai</a>' to go with the usual pre-game activities. I'm hoping to return to Queensland for the <a href="https://www.gc2018.com/sport/basketball">Commonwealth Games</a> beginning in April. Two former NBL cities in Townsville [Crocodiles] and the Gold Coast [Rollers] will be hosting the basketball alongside Cairns.<br />
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The <a href="https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/30hgoztour/">2018 Australian Tour</a> (NBL and FIBA)</div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.8px;">Round 15, Jan 20: CNS def. NZB (81 - 71</span><span style="font-size: 12.8px;">) </span></div>
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Round 16, Jan 27: BNE def. ILL (95 - 90) </div>
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In the end my Queensland trip was more subdued than expected. Though it rained my entire time in Cairns, it was great finally experiencing the natural beauty of Australia's Top End. I only visited the <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/BeYx84ZhMuO/">Daintree Rainforest</a> but one day hope to add the Great Barrier Reef. Of the NBL cities, I was most impressed by Brisbane. Definitely an underrated capital. I was in town for the <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/BeiHKWigCOa/">Invasion Day</a> and Australia Day activities and got to watch <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/BemKgBeApXb/">Weezer and the Foo Fighters</a> at the fabled Suncorp Stadium. I'll be back Queensland, hopefully sooner rather than later.<br />
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- Follow my daily snapshots on the <a href="https://www.instagram.com/30homegames/">@30HomeGames</a> Instagram and hashtag <a href="https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/30hgoztour/">#30HGoztour</a><br />
- Check my tour notes from <a href="https://30homegames.blogspot.com/2018/01/aussie-basketball-tour-notes-from.html">Wollongong and Adelaide</a><br />
- Check my tour notes from <a href="https://30homegames.blogspot.com/2018/03/2018-aussie-basketball-tour-notes-from.html">Cairns and Brisbane</a><br />
- Check my tour notes from <a href="https://30homegames.blogspot.com/2020/03/2018-aussie-basketball-tour-notes-from.html">Perth and Auckland</a><br />
- Check my tour notes from my <a href="https://30homegames.blogspot.com/2020/03/2018-aussie-basketball-tour-notes-from_31.html">week in Melbourne</a></div>
Loz Intransithttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16116301195413793447noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4942967484367215902.post-73521444715626753812018-02-28T16:57:00.004-08:002020-09-19T14:11:38.450-07:00David Jacoby on "Homerism" and being a die-easy fan<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Die-easy fan <a href="https://twitter.com/djacoby/status/969384986083127296">David Jacoby</a> shares a sentiment straight out of my brain.</div>
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<a href="https://itunes.apple.com/au/podcast/jalen-jacoby/id730254722?mt=2#">AUDIO: Goodell Strikes Back, Billboard Message In Philly, Lonzo's Top 5 and More </a><a href="https://itunes.apple.com/au/podcast/jalen-jacoby/id730254722?mt=2#">(Feb 27, 2018)</a><br />
JALEN ROSE: (9m 43s) Is there a limit on how many teams you can be die-easy for?<br />
DAVID JACOBY: No. You know how die-easy fandom works Jalen. That's how it works. I can do whatever I want.<br />
You know what I do when I go to games? This is for real. This is the most die-easy thing I do.<br />
When I go to games, you know who I root for?<br />
JALEN ROSE: The home team.<br />
JACOBY: The home team.<br />
<i>*Jalen Rose laughing*</i>
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Just to be excited. I like the energy. I like the collective energy of the human beings around me. I like to get swept up in the emotion. Like I swear --the Podfather [Bill Simmons] doesn't listen to this show so he won't mind-- but when I go to Celtics/Clippers games or something. I'll root against the Celtics. I just like to high five the people around me. I like to chant "D-Fence!". You know what I mean? I like the collective energy. I like to stand up in a big possession.</blockquote>
I've been lucky to visit multiple basketball cities. For each of those games, I've barracked excitedly for the home team. I'm 14-1 in NBA cities watched and 5-2 for NBL games. I began with 5 straight wins on my <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/BdhzQvvBxwu/?tagged=30hgoztour">recent tour of Australasia</a>. Including <a href="https://twitter.com/30HomeGames/status/959619478341369857">watching the slumping</a> (7 losses straight) Brisbane Bullets reverse their fortune against the streaking 36ers (7 game win streak). Interestingly my two blemishes came from formidable playoff-bound teams.<br />
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My homer <a href="https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/30hgoztour/">tour of Australia</a>.</div>
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My hometown Sydney Kings not included.</div>
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I'm a fan of the game, I'd like to preserve that as best as possible. For this Oz tour <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/BdhzQvvBxwu/?tagged=30hgoztour">I took game day photos</a> capturing perspectives for each NBL arena. It was fun running around taking a holistic view of the game but it was a balancing act. Focusing on the contest at hand whilst documenting the energy around me. Being invested in the success of the home team certainly heightened my engagement. <a href="https://twitter.com/30HomeGames/status/962678752110002176">It struck a nerve</a> when my home win streak finally fell in New Zealand.<br />
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DAVID: JACOBY That's why I'll never get a press pass. Two reasons I'll never get a press pass, never get credentialed. Number one, you can't drink. So-- you know.<br />
<i>*Jalen hasn't stopped giggling*</i><br />
Number two, you gotta act like you don't care about the game. You know what I mean? When you're in the press area. You have to sit there and be [in serious voice] "I'm a journalist. The outcome of this game doesn't affect me. I'm just here to analyse the performance of the different teams"<br />
JALEN ROSE: That's hilarious.</blockquote>
I have no problem being labeled a die-easy fan. A big part of travel for me is connection, building empathy. I've certainly developed kinships with places visited, the more positive the experience the deeper the bond. It's worth noting I've never watched a game where my favored Memphis Grizzlies or hometown Sydney Kings were visitors. When <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/BfjZt0Kh2mr">allegiances are tested</a> I can only hope for a well-fought match.
You could argue that my 30 Home Games mission is rooted in being openhearted and die-easy.<br />
First and foremost, I'm a basketball fan.<br />
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- <a href="http://30homegames.blogspot.com.au/2016/12/souvenir-nba-merchandise-and-politics.html">Souvenir NBA merchandise</a> and the Politics of being a Sports Homer #30HGtees<br />
- <a href="http://30homegames.blogspot.com.au/2018/02/david-jacoby-on-homerism-and-being-die.html">David Jacoby on "Homerism"</a> and being a die-easy fan</div><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><br /></div><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">Update: Since 2016, I've been <a href="https://imgur.com/gallery/91EyB/comment/648994433" target="_blank">making bandwagon logos</a> for NBA teams that earn a playoff berth.</div><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmSrDw0ZWXq1UMizWU04hzdWAcffdw0IVyoxABR91DSr71PVAELB6I0Z-F22xpa6r1Lpdbkeu3RWPUaGS9780BMlK6GNR9R1Wn_NqBT7vWaDLKwiwuZgXGkHEJBEptVM6Dvw76yuXALUY/s1280/30hg-pick3east.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="720" data-original-width="1280" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmSrDw0ZWXq1UMizWU04hzdWAcffdw0IVyoxABR91DSr71PVAELB6I0Z-F22xpa6r1Lpdbkeu3RWPUaGS9780BMlK6GNR9R1Wn_NqBT7vWaDLKwiwuZgXGkHEJBEptVM6Dvw76yuXALUY/s320/30hg-pick3east.jpg" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/30hglogos/" target="_blank">#30HGlogos</a><br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><br /></div>
Loz Intransithttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16116301195413793447noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4942967484367215902.post-76709862579983096872018-01-17T14:52:00.000-08:002020-03-31T19:48:39.337-07:002018 Aussie Basketball Tour: Notes from Adelaide and Wollongong<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Game Day in <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/BdhzQvvBxwu">Adelaide</a> and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/Bd5IlQZBHnu">Wollongong</a></td></tr>
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Each week I'll be <a href="http://30homegames.blogspot.com.au/2018/01/8-home-games-tour-of-australia-for-nbl.html">heading off to a different NBL city</a> until the season wraps up in mid-February. I'd only ever watched NBL games at arenas in Sydney and Melbourne so I'm looking forward to experiencing the basketball community in other markets. My first two stops in Adelaide and Wollongong, both storied franchises didn't disappoint.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Support from the neighbours: <br />
BadBoy Burger Bar in Adelaide and Illawarra Brewery in Wollongong</td></tr>
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I shared the bus ride to Titanium Security Arena with a senior 36ers supporter decked in some classic gear. I got off one stop earlier to grab a milkshake at the BadBoy Burger Bar. I customarily check out nearby haunts to soak in the game day lead up with fans and perhaps find some memorabilia. The arena is in an industrial neighborhood and was a lonely walk via public transport. Once you turn the corner you're greeted to a sprawling parking lot and a field teeming with festival atmosphere. Kids shooting around as fans trickle in.<br />
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In Wollongong the arena is by the beach with a parade of bars and restaurants filled with Hawkheads getting their fill before the game. The Illawarra Brewery attached to WIN Stadium is where I pre-gamed. I'm always impressed by the amount of local team gear people rock, all the different eras and players being repped. It's a good primer on who the fan favorites are, who to look out for on the court. At the Sixers game, the standout was Majok Deng who piled on 16 fourth quarter points. Igniting the crowd with each clutch three. The Illawarra Hawks fighting for a postseason berth sent back the visiting Breakers. None more impressive than AJ Ogilvy who had the house shaking with his blocks.<br />
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I've been quite the lucky charm on my tours, boosting slumping and underdog <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/BTS5njrhg6R">home teams to unexpected victories</a>. On my NBA visits I'm 12-1. For this NBL jaunt I've watched consecutive 11-point wins by home teams battling finals contenders. Adelaide over the Wildcats and Illawarra beating the Breakers. Competitive games and team success certainly enhances the game day experience. Both Adelaide and Illawarra showed great initiative in giving supporters intimate access to its players post-match. A team lap of honor signing jerseys and high-fiving awaiting fans soon after the final buzzer.<br />
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As expected there's also plenty of assorted NBA gear to be found. At the Illawarra game I spotted 2 'Nique' throwbacks and even a Pittsburgh Steelers tee. Gotta respect the mascot kinship. Whilst the NBA remains the standard-bearer it's heartening to see a local appreciation for the game being cultivated. One of the things I noticed traveling North America was the prevalence of <a href="http://30homegames.blogspot.com.au/2016/12/souvenir-nba-merchandise-and-politics.html">locals repping their region's sports</a> teams. A strong sense of hometown pride which forms a big part of their identity. It's not something we really do here in Australia.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Street art finds</td></tr>
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Game day ultimately accounts for a small part in my experience of a place. Traveling with friends on <a href="http://30homegames.blogspot.com.au/2015/02/30homegames-in-2015-usa-roadtrip-and.html">my first NBA tour</a>, we sometimes spent our lone night somewhere watching a game. I knew moving forward I'd aim for more time in each place to explore and a get a holistic impression of the city. Besides catching the game live. I scavenger hunt for jerseys, hoops and street art. I'll hit up a <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/Bd_2W71hbRp">nice eatery</a> and try the local beer, usually where I can watch sports. I'll seek out the local comedy, pro-wrestling or board game scene when I can. Being on the road is exhausting so indulging in my pet hobbies helps. I like to play it by ear, though I do keep an eye on events and festivals in upcoming cities. Ultimately the memories that endure are the <a href="http://30homegames.blogspot.com.au/2018/01/team-chemistry-pete-holmes-and-bill.html">connections I make</a> with people and the <a href="http://lozintranslation.blogspot.com.au/2011/05/tudo-bom-first-3-days-in-portugal-1-of.html">moments of serendipity</a>. Basketball's a nice pretext to get me there.<br />
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The <a href="https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/30hgoztour/">2018 Australia Tour</a> (NBL and FIBA)</div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.8px;">Round 13, Jan 4: ADL def. PER 97 - 86</span><span style="font-size: 12.8px;">) </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.8px;">Round 14, Jan 13: ILL def. NZB (90 - 79</span><span style="font-size: 12.8px;">)</span></div>
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Cairns and Brisbane are my next stops. It'll be the only leg on my tour where I won't be returning home to Sydney in between rounds. I hear they like to party, not to mention Australia Day long weekend is worked in there too. Let's see if I can bring some luck to the Queensland teams. Looking forward to meeting the Orange Army and Brisbane fans up north.<br />
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- Follow my daily snapshots on the <a href="https://www.instagram.com/30homegames/">@30HomeGames</a> Instagram and hashtag <a href="https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/30hgoztour/">#30HGoztour</a><br />
- Check my tour notes from <a href="https://30homegames.blogspot.com/2018/01/aussie-basketball-tour-notes-from.html">Wollongong and Adelaide</a><br />
- Check my tour notes from <a href="https://30homegames.blogspot.com/2018/03/2018-aussie-basketball-tour-notes-from.html">Cairns and Brisbane</a><br />
- Check my tour notes from <a href="https://30homegames.blogspot.com/2020/03/2018-aussie-basketball-tour-notes-from.html">Perth and Auckland</a><br />
- Check my tour notes from my <a href="https://30homegames.blogspot.com/2020/03/2018-aussie-basketball-tour-notes-from_31.html">week in Melbourne</a></div>
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Loz Intransithttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16116301195413793447noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4942967484367215902.post-62388681944530295002018-01-08T05:11:00.003-08:002022-10-22T23:57:44.119-07:00Team Chemistry: Pete Holmes and Bill Simmons on the bonds one makes through pick-up basketball<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Pete Homes' <a href="http://lozintranslation.blogspot.com.au/2012/06/comedian-pete-holmes-travel-dreams-and.html">You Made it Weird</a>' is my favourite podcast. I've quoted it extensively for my travels as his outlook echoes many of the observations and epiphanies I've found in my own life. Whilst Pete and Bill share a history growing up in Boston, Pete is unabashedly not a sports aficionado.<br />
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<a href="https://open.spotify.com/episode/0ggoKX8V5R3nVUtMuiesIt?si=a65525c91e5b4c98">AUDIO: Pete Holmes on Conspiracies, Humor, and ‘Crashing’</a><br />
PETE HOLMES: (18m 28s) This is a joke I've told before but when we used to play pick-up basketball, I didn't count points. I counted friends I'd made. Which is true. Like when guys fight and stuff, I'm like "Fellas. It's f*cking pretend." <br />
BILL SIMMONS: Right.<br />
HOLMES: It's 11 to 6 like who f*cking cares. We just made that up. That's two, that one's worth three. It's all baloney and people getting along mattered more to me than that.<br />
SIMMONS: That's my favourite part of basketball.<br />
HOLMES: Is what?<br />
SIMMONS: Is the relationships. Is the going and playing, staying on the court for three hours. Making like weird friends you'd never make normally. Never seeing those people again after the game.</blockquote>
This exchange resonates with me. For my European and South American trips spanning 2 years, I sought out basketball experiences and pick-up games with locals in each country visited. Sometimes these came <a href="http://30homegames.blogspot.com.au/2013/07/streetball-in-santiago-chile.html">via Couchsurfing</a>, more often than not connections were created organically.<br />
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A conversation struck up over a basketball tee might lead to a pickup game the next day. I reconnected with the driver who picked me up <a href="http://lozintranslation.blogspot.com.au/2011/09/there-are-two-types-of-nightclubs-kind.html">while hitching</a> and watched a game at his nightclub days later. During a lonely holiday period in Colombia, my <a href="http://30homegames.blogspot.com.au/2013/12/streetball-with-locals-around-south.html">Christmas day spent hooping</a> with locals punctuated my trip with indelible memories.<br />
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It's moments like these that have me pursuing my hoop dreams of travel even as that shot clock winds down. I recently embarked on my <a href="http://30homegames.blogspot.com.au/2018/01/8-home-games-tour-of-australia-for-nbl.html">Australia tour</a> to tip-off 2018, having just completed my first jaunt in Adelaide. There I met a German backpacker, his "Frankfurt Basketball" tee immediately catching my attention. He remarked over beers, "I want a life I'm happy with on the inside rather than living one other people enjoy from the outside".<br />
Echoing Pete Holmes' sentiment, sometimes we find joy in the little things. From parts of the game where one might not expect it.</div>
Loz Intransithttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16116301195413793447noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4942967484367215902.post-68503389108978030722018-01-02T16:42:00.002-08:002020-03-26T14:07:33.577-07:00Visiting the 8 NBL cities: An 8 Home Games tour of Australia for NBL and FIBA Basketball<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
Like plenty of Australians I enjoy a bit of backpacking, I'm on a mission to travel the 30 NBA cities of North America. I <a href="http://30homegames.blogspot.com.au/2011/09/introducing-new-lozintransit-blog-30.html">began this project</a> in Vilnius, the capital city of Lithuania after a memorable month around the country watching games for EuroBasket 2011. I had great experiences and made good friends through a shared love of basketball. Fortunately for me, it coincided with the NBA lockout so I got to witness plenty of international stars representing their countries. It was here that I began my fascination with global hoops. Since then I've incorporated basketball in all my travels. I'm drawn to exploration in general, I've found basketball a good pretext to bring me places I might've never considered or overlooked.<br />
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I've had the fortune to watch leagues and tournaments around the globe. I've Couchsurfed in Kristaps Porziņģis' hometown and watched their local team play. I got to see Ricky Rubio whilst he honed his game in Barcelona. I was lucky to witness teenagers Enes Kanter (Turkey) and Karl-Anthony Towns (Dominican Republic) play for their respective Countries.<br />
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I've <a href="http://30homegames.blogspot.com.au/2012/01/basketball-games-watched-in-europe.html">watched club games</a> with as little as 250 people in the stands. At arenas big and small in metropolises and quiet villages. The standard of play varies but the impressions that remain are the quality of presentation and the community support behind the game. Football tends to enjoy the most ardent and tribal fan support, it sometimes translates to other sports but usually only a fraction. I found this the case watching raucous League games in Turkey and Spain. Generally speaking basketball fans are smaller in size but just as loyal.<br />
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The <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/BdbT4bjhVcx">2018 Australian tour</a> (NBL and FIBA)</div>
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I'm a third of the way through visiting the NBA cities having watched my <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/yaw1gvCfQM/?tagged=30hgatlantic">first game January</a> 2015. I'd always hoped to do the same for Australia by watching the NBL. I initially laid out <a href="http://30homegames.blogspot.com.au/2012/03/national-basketball-league-road-map.html">plans in 2012</a> but will finally embark on it to tip-off 2018 as the regular season winds down.<br />
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The rejuvenated NBL has been a revelation. I visited Melbourne to <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/7tqsmwCfUU">watch phenom Ben Simmons</a> play in a sold out crowd of 10,000 as his college team LSU toured Down Under. I also ticked off a few NBA cities, watching the NBL's historic partnership with the NBA during this current preseason. 3 exhibition games with <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/BZramFXBj8T/?tagged=nblxnba">Utah, OKC and Phoenix</a> against the NBL's Sydney Kings, Melbourne United and Brisbane Bullets respectively. Whilst the league has gone through its ups and downs, the core love for the game and club pride still endures. I'm hoping to get a taste of it as I travel the country.<br />
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For this trip I'll be sharing more of my process in how these trips are accomplished. I'll be laying out my costings and sharing advice on how to achieve similar goals. Follow along on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/30homegames/">my @30HomeGames IG page</a> and kindly get in touch if you have questions, tips or connections as I'd love to hear from fellow hoopsheads around Australia and the world.<br />
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Follow my dispatches on the hashtag <a href="https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/30hgoztour/">#30HGoztour</a> where I'll have daily snapshots of hoops around Australia<br />
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<b>Update: March, 2018</b><br />
Mission Accomplished!<br />
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- Follow my daily snapshots on the <a href="https://www.instagram.com/30homegames/">@30HomeGames</a> Instagram and hashtag <a href="https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/30hgoztour/">#30HGoztour</a><br />
- Check my tour notes from <a href="https://30homegames.blogspot.com/2018/01/aussie-basketball-tour-notes-from.html">Wollongong and Adelaide</a><br />
- Check my tour notes from <a href="https://30homegames.blogspot.com/2018/03/2018-aussie-basketball-tour-notes-from.html">Cairns and Brisbane</a><br />
- Check my tour notes from <a href="https://30homegames.blogspot.com/2020/03/2018-aussie-basketball-tour-notes-from.html">Perth and Auckland</a></div>
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Salt Lake City > Oklahoma City > Phoenix (Oct1 - Oct17)</td></tr>
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Before I even have a chance to process my recent <a href="http://30homegames.blogspot.com.au/2017/08/basketball-never-stops-2017-seattle-and.html">Summer hoops tour</a> I'm embarking on yet another adventure. A Western Conference trip to witness the <a href="http://www.nbl.com.au/news/article/35416-nbl-nba-teams-make-history">NBLxNBA preseason</a> games. I recently quit my hospitality job which allows me free time. The fact the games were conveniently spaced apart and hosted in cities I'd yet to visit was too compelling an invitation to refuse. It'll be an honor to witness this historic occasion for Australian basketball. There's an ANZAC connection with these NBA teams, adding extra excitement for the matchup. Utah have two Aussies as prominent ball handlers in Dante Exum and Joe Ingles. Whilst OKC have Kiwi Steven Adams as part of their newly formed Big3. The arrival of superstar Paul George energising the fan base as he links with reigning MVP Russell Westbrook.<br />
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<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/tbt?src=hash">#tbt</a> to this time last week when Larry dropped the ultimate <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/NBLxNBA?src=hash">#NBLxNBA</a> 💣🐚... <a href="https://t.co/QXaGtqVj5k">pic.twitter.com/QXaGtqVj5k</a></div>
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This is my first time buying a multi-city ticket, I wasn't even aware of them. I shared car rental costs on my first NBA roadtrip and used the <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/BMcmE-JgNKW/?tagged=30hgsouthwest">Megabus for the majority</a> of my travel. On my Summer hoops tour, I bought two separate return flights which unwittingly worked out cheaper.<br />
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This set of neighboring teams is the farthest spread so there aren't great overland options. Whilst my flights transit through Denver, I'll be skipping the Nuggets to keep with the NBL theme. This'll give me ample time to absorb what the host cities have to offer outside of the games.<br />
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#30HGaustralasia <a href="http://30homegames.blogspot.com.au/2016/04/lozintransit-in-2015-american-roadtrip.html">FIBA Oceania '15</a><br />
#30HGsouthwest <a href="http://30homegames.blogspot.com.au/2017/01/lozintransit-trip-to-texas-2016.html">Texas Triangle '16</a></td></tr>
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This will be my third Aussie themed roadtrip. Having followed the Men's national team for FIBA Oceania '15, as the Boomers battled the Tall Blacks in <a href="http://30homegames.blogspot.com.au/2016/04/lozintransit-in-2015-american-roadtrip.html">Melbourne and Wellington</a>. I also did a month in Texas watching every team with Aussies on their roster to start the 2016 NBA season. I've been quite the lucky charm, with <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/BTS5njrhg6R/">home teams winning 9</a> straight when I've been in attendance. Whilst the odds are firmly against them, my heart's with the Australian visitors as they challenge the world's finest.<br />
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<b>SALT LAKE CITY</b><br />
Comedy<br />
- <a href="https://public.ticketbiscuit.com/WiseGuysComedy/Events/312704">Norm Macdonald</a> Special Event (Oct 5-7 at Wiseguys Comedy Club)<br />
Wrestling<br />
- <a href="http://www.ucwzero.com/shop--cart">Ultra Championship Wrestling Zero</a> (Nov 4 at The Complex)<br />
Other<br />
- <a href="http://www.thecomplexslc.com/event-1432.htm">Strung Out</a> (Oct 3 at The Grand, Complex)<br />
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- <a href="http://www.nowplayingutah.com/">Now Playing Utah</a><br />
- <a href="https://www.cityweekly.net/utah/EventSearch#/">Salt Lake City Weekly</a><br />
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Utah Jazz:<br />
Vivint Smart Home Arena<br />
301 S Temple, <br />
Salt Lake City, Utah 84101<br />
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- <a href="https://ticketing.axs.com/Quantity.aspx?t=5A82F07B8D4F832ED911E65&og=-1&cid=site_jazz_singlegame1718">Sydney Kings</a> at Jazz (Monday Oct 2, 7pm)<br />
- <a href="https://ticketing.axs.com/Quantity.aspx?t=5A82F07B8D4F8330885E5F0&og=-1&cid=site_jazz_singlegame1718">Maccabi</a> Haifa at Jazz (Wednesday Oct 4, 7pm)<br />
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<b>OKLAHOMA CITY</b><br />
Comedy<br />
- <a href="http://okc.loonybincomedy.com/">The Loony Bin</a><br />
Combat<br />
- <a href="http://www.imperialwrestlingrevolution.com/live-events.html">Oklamania II</a> (Oct 7 at Hardy Murphy Coliseum, Ardmore)<br />
- <a href="https://www.scsfights.com/">SCS MMA #33</a>: Clark VS Lopez (Nov 11 at Sugar Creek Casino)<br />
Events<br />
- <a href="https://www.visitokc.com/events/">VisitOKC</a><br />
- Toby Keith's <a href="http://tobykeithsbar.com/locations/">I Love This Bar & Grill</a><br />
Other<br />
- <a href="https://www.facebook.com/Kicklahoma-Kiosk-at-Sooner-Mall-219747831851150/">Kicklahoma Kiosk</a> at Sooner Mall and Quail Springs Mall<br />
- <a href="https://mickeymantlesteakhouse.com/">Mickey Mantle's Steakhouse</a><br />
- <a href="http://www.bleugarten.com/">Bleu Garten</a> Food Truck Park<br />
- <a href="http://www.empireslicehouse.com/">Empire Slice Pizza</a><br />
- <a href="https://www.facebook.com/Sidsdinerelreno/">Sid's Diner</a> and <a href="http://pop%27s/">Pop's</a> on Route66<br />
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Chesapeake Arena<br />
100 W Reno Ave,<br />
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 73102<br />
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- <a href="http://oklahomacity.eventful.com/events/melbourne-united-oklahoma-city-thunder-pres-/E0-001-105569691-1">Melbourne UTD at Thunder</a> (Sunday Oct 8, 2pm)<br />
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<b>PHOENIX</b><br />
Comedy<br />
- <a href="http://www.crescentphx.com/event/1516993-late-night-comedy-this-week-phoenix/">This Week Sucks Tonight</a> (Oct12 at Crescent Ballroom)<br />
- <a href="http://www.crescentphx.com/event/1545319-uhh-yeah-dude-live-podcast-phoenix/">Uhh Yeah Dude Live</a> podcast (Oct14 at Crescent Ballroom)<br />
- <a href="http://phoenix.standuplive.com/enhancedCalendar.cfm?date=10/01/17">All Things Comedy Festival</a> (Oct 26-29 at Stand Up Live)<br />
Wrestling<br />
- <a href="http://arizonawrestlingfederation.com/cgi/wp/?cat=4">Arizona Wrestling Federation</a> (Sep 30 + Nov 11,12)<br />
Other<br />
- Visit Phoenix <a href="https://www.visitphoenix.com/events/">Calendar</a> and <a href="https://www.visitphoenix.com/events/concerts/">Concerts</a><br />
- DTPHX <a href="http://dtphx.org/calendar/">Downtown Phoenix Events</a><br />
- <a href="https://www.lostlakefestival.com/festival-info/">Lost Lakes Festival</a> (Oct20-22)<br />
- <a href="http://www.comericatheatre.com/EventDetail?tmeventid=19005286E020693C&offerid=0">The Shins</a> at (Oct3 at Comerica Theatre)<br />
- <a href="http://www.thevanburenphx.com/events/7429485/dinosaur-jr-with-special-guest-easy-action/">Dinosaur Jr</a> (Oct17 at The Van Buren)<br />
- <a href="http://gilariverarena.com/details/?event_id=242">Red Hot Chili Peppers</a> (Oct18 at Gila River Arena)<br />
- <a href="http://majerles.com/downtown-phoenix/">Majerle's Sports Grill</a><br />
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Phoenix Suns:<br />
Talking Stick Resort Arena<br />
201 E Jefferson St,<br />
Phoenix, Arizona 85004<br />
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- <a href="https://www1.ticketmaster.com/event/19005309EDC3459D?camefrom=CFC_SUNS_SINGLEGAME&_ga=2.39839843.1942650279.1505345813-1925933321.1505345813">Brisbane Bullets at Suns</a> (Friday Oct 13)</div>
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Loz Intransithttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16116301195413793447noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4942967484367215902.post-19067032255109594752017-08-01T20:22:00.000-07:002017-08-16T21:52:55.341-07:00Basketball Never Stops 2017 (Seattle and LA): NBA Roadtrip wishlist<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
Since the inception of the 30HomeGames project in 2011, I've embarked on biennial trips to watch FIBA tournaments around the globe. It began with <a href="http://30homegames.blogspot.com.au/2011/09/balancing-basketball-and-travel-in.html">EuroBasket '11</a> in Lithuania followed by FIBA <a href="http://30homegames.blogspot.com.au/2013/09/my-time-in-caracas-venezuela-for-fiba.html">Americas in 2013</a> (Caracas, Venezuela). Continuing on to FIBA Oceania (Melbourne, AUS + Wellington, NZ) and <a href="http://30homegames.blogspot.com.au/2016/04/lozintransit-in-2015-american-roadtrip.html">FIBA Asia</a> (Changsha, China) for 2015. I <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/BTO-CxthyMK/">cleared my August</a> schedule this year for AfroBasket, which would've completed the set.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">@30HomeGames taking summer seriously: <br />
Los Angeles & Seattle (Aug 18 - Sep 1)</td></tr>
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Originally slated for Congo-Brazzaville, the tournament <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/BTO-CxthyMK/?tagged=30hgafrica">was handed over</a> to replacement hosts Angola. Due to VISA hurdles and uncertainty about competition dates in Angola, I organized alternative plans. With a premium on <a href="http://30homegames.blogspot.com.au/2014/08/australian-nba-tourism-checking-out-las.html">summer basketball</a> options and hubs of culture, I've decided on a return American visit to Seattle and Los Angeles. What I've affectionately dubbed the Jamal Crawford AKA The Steve Ballmer tour. I'll be checking out the inaugural Big3 tourney at Key Arena and the recently rebranded Crawsover League. Both in their Playoff stages. I'll also be watching the Drew League in South Central LA. Fingers crossed, I can catch some Pistol Shrimps shenanigans despite them being on their summer hiatus.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">☔☀️ Basketball Never Stops!</td></tr>
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Both cities have plenty of cultural spots that take my fancy, particularly LA which I anticipate I'll visit multiple times on this 30HomeGames mission. It's the home for a vibrant comedy and theatre scene. I look forward to visiting spots like <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/BOmps04gXRo">Jensen Karp's</a> Gallery 1988 and one day catch a Pro Wrestling Guerrilla show. I'll be in California for the much anticipated McGregor VS Mayweather showdown, it'll be a treat watching the fight among American fight fans.<br />
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<b>LOS ANGELES</b><br />
Basketball<br />
- <a href="http://www.drewleague.com/">Drew League</a> (Weekends at King/Drew Magnet High School)<br />
- <a href="https://www.instagram.com/thepistolshrimps/?hl=en">The Pistol Shrimps</a> (Tuesdays around LA)<br />
- <a href="http://storm.wnba.com/2017homeschedule/">LA Sparks</a> (Aug 22, 27 at Staples Center)<br />
Wrestling<br />
- <a href="http://luchavavoom.com/">Lucha VaVOOM</a> (Aug 3 at Mayan Theatre)<br />
- <a href="http://www.hollywoodwrestling.com/event/rcr17/">Championship Wrestling from Hollywood</a> (June 25 at Oceanview Pavilion)<br />
- Pro <a href="http://www.prowrestlingguerrilla.com/tickets/">Wrestling Guerrilla</a> (June 16)<br />
Comedy<br />
- UCB (<a href="https://franklin.ucbtheatre.com/schedule">Franklin</a> & <a href="https://sunset.ucbtheatre.com/schedule">Sunset</a>)<br />
- <a href="http://hollywood.thecomedystore.com/enhancedCalendar.cfm?date=06/15/2017">Comedy Store</a><br />
- <a href="http://nerdmeltla.com/tickets/">NerdMelt LA </a><br />
- <a href="http://www.largo-la.com/calendar/">Largo at the Coronet</a><br />
- <a href="http://www.largo-la.com/event/1517207-anthony-jeselnik-enemies-los-angeles/">Anthony Jeselnik and Enemies</a> (Aug 30, 9pm at Largo)<br />
- Set List: Stand-Up Without A Net (Aug 26, 8pm at NerdMelt Showroom)<br />
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Other<br />
- <a href="https://nineteeneightyeight.com/pages/upcoming-shows">Gallery 1988</a> (7308 Melrose Ave)<br />
- Museum of Jurassic Technology (9341 Venice Blvd)<br />
- Levitated Mass at <a href="http://collections.lacma.org/node/424258">LACMA</a> (5905 Wilshire Blvd)<br />
- <a href="https://andstillshop.com/">And Still</a> Shop (114 South La Brea Ave)<br />
- <a href="http://thenewbev.com/schedule/">New Beverly Cinema</a> (7165 Beverly Blvd)<br />
- <a href="https://www.timeout.com/los-angeles/blog/6-places-to-see-magic-in-los-angeles-030817">6 places to see magic</a> in Los Angeles (TimeOut)<br />
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<b>SEATTLE</b><br />
Basketball<br />
- <a href="https://www.seattleproam.com/">Seattle Basketball Pro-Am</a> (Aug 14, 19-21, 27-28 at Royal Brougham Pavilion)<br />
- <a href="https://big3.com/">BIG3 3-on-3</a> (Aug 20 at Key Arena)<br />
- <a href="http://storm.wnba.com/2017homeschedule/">Seattle Storm</a> (Au 18, 27 at Key Arena)<br />
- The <a href="http://www.mjt.org/">Museum of Jurassic Technology</a> (9341 Venice Blvd)<br />
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Comedy<br />
- <a href="http://www.therendezvous.rocks/map/">Rendezvous Jewelbox Theater</a> (Comedy Nest and other weekly shows)<br />
- <a href="http://www.thestranger.com/events/comedy">The Stranger</a> (Comedy things to do)<br />
- <a href="http://comedyunderground.com/events">Comedy Underground</a><br />
- <a href="http://laughscomedyclub.com/calendar">Laughs Comedy Club</a><br />
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Wrestling<br />
- <a href="https://www.defywrestling.com/live/">Defy Wrestling</a><br />
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Other<br />
- <a href="https://www.stgpresents.org/paramount/calendar/monthcalendar/2017/8/-">Paramount Theatre</a> (911 Pine St)<br />
- <a href="http://www.seattlepinballmuseum.com/hours---info.html">Seattle Pinball Museum</a> (508 Maynard Ave)<br />
- <a href="http://www.atlasobscura.com/things-to-do/seattle-washington">Atlas Obscura</a> for Seattle<br />
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<b>MISCELLANEOUS</b><br />
<b>- </b>Summerslam (Aug 20 in Brooklyn)<br />
- Mayweather VS McGregor at T-Mobile Arena (Aug 26 in Las Vegas)<br />
- Australian NBA Tourism: <a href="http://30homegames.blogspot.com.au/2014/08/australian-nba-tourism-checking-out-las.html">NBA Summer Leagues and other Pro-am Summer events</a></div>
Loz Intransithttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16116301195413793447noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4942967484367215902.post-44290801262123682342017-05-07T15:08:00.002-07:002023-10-23T18:07:32.189-07:00My Memphis Wrestling experience at Game6 Grizzlies and the RSWF [Real South Wrestling Federation]<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<i>>> crossposted on the '<a href="http://lozintranslation.blogspot.com.au/">Loz in Translation' blog</a></i><br />
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Whenever I travel, I search for my 3 loves of basketball, <a href="http://30homegames.blogspot.com.au/2012/05/30hg-nba-destinations-wrestlemania-29.html">wrestling</a> and <a href="http://30homegames.blogspot.com.au/2014/03/30hg-destination-spotlight-finding.html">comedy</a>. I've found them with varying success around the world but have had an easier time on my #30HomeGames mission as they typify Americana.<br />
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Part of the reason why the Memphis Grizzlies are my favorite team is their reverence for pro-wrestling. America's Mid-South has a great wrestling tradition and the Grizzlies honour that with themed <a href="http://www.wwe.com/videos/memphis-grizzlies-host-wrestling-night-27067846">wrestling nights</a>. Their mascot 'Grizz' incorporates wrasslin' into his shtick with the use of ladders and championship belts. Local wrestling icon, Jerry "The King" <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZR89YMFmuhQ">Lawler periodically appears</a> at games to inject excitement into the crowd.<br />
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The plot thickens. Buff Bagwell drops <a href="https://twitter.com/JerryLawler">@JerryLawler</a> 😤 <a href="https://t.co/jgetB9PkxB">pic.twitter.com/jgetB9PkxB</a></div>
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During game 6 of the Grizzlies game, former WCW superstar Buff Bagwell was curiously in the front row. Interviewed during a timeout, he revealed that he was in attendance to support the San Antonio Spurs. Perplexed at first, I immediately marked out as it signaled that Memphis icon Jerry Lawler was just around the corner to challenge him. They <a href="http://uproxx.com/prowrestling/memphis-grizzlies-san-antonio-spurs-game-6-bagwell-lawler-video-fireball/">worked a program</a> over the course of the game. Buff Bagwell with the upper hand at first, parading around the hallways and arena stage over several play stoppages until he got his comeuppance. Lawler setting up the mascot 'Grizz' as he delivered a top-of-the-ladder splash onto Bagwell's surrogate who was splayed on a table. The experience was bittersweet as the Grizzlies couldn't match that script, coming up short against the Spurs. The fact Memphians entertain such absurd theatre makes them my kind of people.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCMrK_InoK8nHNSwKuMOndbg">Real South Wrestling Federation</a>: Memphis' only weekly Pro-Wrestling show!</td></tr>
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I was looking forward to experiencing wrestling in one of its traditional home's of Memphis. <a href="https://www.facebook.com/RSWF.RealSouthWrestlingFederation/">RSWF</a> (Real South Wrestling Federation) is the biggest of the remaining federations in the Blues City. They host weekly Saturday night main events which I was excited to catch while I was over there. My last night stateside would be at RSWF. Despite competing with WWE NXT in town for that evening, the performers and loyal crowd put on a spectacular go home show. Had the Grizzlies staved off elimination and forced a Game 7, I would've been torn but there's no way I was going to miss this.</div><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiHCOrpqo18g1DNEzsEpIDPRgdKi0mwvrFd62sb6GrDhtJxWeSnYXUw2qmVCs05bF3Nf6LqLocthNt6JB5a95FiL3ELFBpXNd21cbSjCnoagkDgDKGKxGUujmb4dTRXxObUR60i_zrDE07ru6U5PCNooZiVc62uE6IElU60WIX-LFn88R223jUxaCUZBQo/s1024/30hg_rswf01.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="768" data-original-width="1024" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiHCOrpqo18g1DNEzsEpIDPRgdKi0mwvrFd62sb6GrDhtJxWeSnYXUw2qmVCs05bF3Nf6LqLocthNt6JB5a95FiL3ELFBpXNd21cbSjCnoagkDgDKGKxGUujmb4dTRXxObUR60i_zrDE07ru6U5PCNooZiVc62uE6IElU60WIX-LFn88R223jUxaCUZBQo/s320/30hg_rswf01.jpeg" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">One half of <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4Duso1MuFD8" target="_blank">Tag Team 'Full Deck'</a> taunting the RSWF faithful</td></tr></tbody></table><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><br /></div><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A-z5mGXo6Hs">RSWF founder, Soultaker</a> plucked me from the crowd before the show to introduce himself. He'd been expecting me as I'd expressed that I was coming from Australia to watch Memphis Wrestling. He gifted me with a goodie bag that included his patented mask previously cracked by Jerry Lawler himself. It was a humbling display of southern hospitality and grassroots outreach, evident with the sense of community and camaraderie in the arena. The Wrestling scene at its finest.</div><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmJGMdFOp6LMAQlpJ9RDqiO1-amncLuE5RXL9DTTIS1ddsN-zHIbUSwjn3qMzZnjSUDBLdCAmT5Qk1QrnxiDllznuy2aUol9CNHwbE5Yd2SfEFdYYxm9vH06wDPWiMUWnyVGIz8KaGiLUYb_CVvCBVJoGRO_dgUsf2ozfuQstmV_qWki04Y3zFjlVzeH8/s1024/30hg_rswf02.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="768" data-original-width="1024" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmJGMdFOp6LMAQlpJ9RDqiO1-amncLuE5RXL9DTTIS1ddsN-zHIbUSwjn3qMzZnjSUDBLdCAmT5Qk1QrnxiDllznuy2aUol9CNHwbE5Yd2SfEFdYYxm9vH06wDPWiMUWnyVGIz8KaGiLUYb_CVvCBVJoGRO_dgUsf2ozfuQstmV_qWki04Y3zFjlVzeH8/s320/30hg_rswf02.jpeg" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Stash of Wrestling Goodies from Memphis: <br />'Memphis Heat' vinyl from the <a href="https://flashbackmemphis.com/" target="_blank">Flashback store</a> and a gift bag of memorabilia from Soultaker.</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">The show was a blast, an excited crowd of adults and children really making their presence felt. From the constant taunting to the raucous lumberjack match where paying attendees were encouraged to "interact" with the combatants as they spilled outside the ring. The audience of lumberjacks each given leather straps so the performers felt the love. The night didn't end there. After the show, Soultaker invited me backstage to meet the wrestlers. Several photos were taken with skinny ol' me posing between the champions and their belts.<br />
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Of the NBA cities visited, I've found Memphis' public transport the least sufficient which is no mean feat. You're effectively obligated to use Uber to travel affordably. I'd Ubered to the show but didn't have wi-fi at the venue to hail a ride home. I ended up getting a lift with some wrestlers back to my hostel, riding with the tag team of '<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xg8R0K2l1aQ">Pure Power</a>' who main-evented the evening. I would find out that V-man's kids who shared the backseat with me were students at Treadwell, Penny Hardaway's High School. I'd visited the Memphis Tigers' college campus the day previous and would've explored Treadwell had I discovered the connection earlier.<br />
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The Game 6 and RSWF Wrestling Nights were indicative of the good fortune and welcome I had in Memphis and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/BTUX8NwBy2r">Atlanta</a>. I would cross paths with WWE star Tye Dillinger on my transit home, a fitting end as my road trip south was a "<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=phX70_T1g0o">perfect 10</a>".<br />
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Find RSWF (Real South Wrestling Federation) on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/RSWF.RealSouthWrestlingFederation/">Facebook</a> and <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCMrK_InoK8nHNSwKuMOndbg">YouTube</a> here<br />
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Find my other posts on Wrestling and Travel here:<br />
- 30HG NBA Destinations: <a href="http://30homegames.blogspot.com.au/2012/05/30hg-nba-destinations-wrestlemania-29.html">WrestleMania 29 and Indy Wrestling</a><br />
- Coolspotting: Nerding out in England - <a href="http://lozintranslation.blogspot.com.au/2011/11/coolspotting-nerding-out-in-england.html">Comics, CosPlay, Video Games and Wrestling</a><br />
- Pro Wrestling and <a href="http://lozintranslation.blogspot.com.au/2014/03/pro-wrestling-and-mixed-martial-arts-in.html">Mixed Martial Arts in South America</a><br />
- Memento Spotlight: <a href="http://lozintranslation.blogspot.com.au/2012/09/memento-spotlight-ufc-and-wwe.html">UFC and WWE autographs in England</a><br />
- <a href="http://30homegames.blogspot.com.au/2013/05/memphis-grizzlies-meets-memphis.html">Memphis Grizzlies meets "Memphis Wrestling"</a>
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Loz Intransithttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16116301195413793447noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4942967484367215902.post-16676986071291758632017-04-15T00:55:00.000-07:002017-05-07T22:38:24.670-07:00The South 2017: NBA Roadtrip wishlist<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Memphis & Atlanta (April <strike>23</strike> 21 - May 1)</div>
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I'm heading to the South for my first taste of Playoff basketball, hoping to catch two teams with sentimental connections.<br />
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<strike>Good news: I'm flying in to Memphis for the 2017 NBA postseason.</strike><br />
<strike>Bad news: I might not get to see my team play.</strike><br />
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<strike>It was always going to be a Riverboat gamble. Threading the needle with work leave, I was securing travel plans before the Playoff schedule was released. Using last year's programme and comparable seedings as a rough guide, I took a chance. It turns out a previous season's calendar has no bearing on future schedules. Lesson learnt.</strike><br />
<strike>Memphis starts their series rematch with San Antonio on the opening day of the Postseason. Unlike last year, the first round games this season have a tighter turnaround. Arriving Stateside on the 9th day of the Playoffs, I narrowly miss the two guaranteed games at FedExForum. I'm left to pray that the series grits to a 6th game where it returns to Memphis. That would be a dream.</strike><br />
<strike>Mercifully I'm able to catch Game 4 in Atlanta versus the Wizards. My initiation into Playoff basketball.</strike><br />
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This trip came about quite suddenly. A flash of inspiration had me scrambling for work leave and securing flights before the schedules had even been released. 30HomeGames will be at Game 4 in Atlanta and Memphis.<br />
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The Grizz are my team and Marc Gasol is my favourite player. There's uncertainty about how much longer the Core 4 of the Memphis will remain intact and the retirement of the ageless Vince Carter looms. 1st year Assistant Coach, Nick Van<a href="http://30homegames.blogspot.com.au/2013/02/wallpapers-favorite-nba-tandems-from-90s.html"> Exel is one of my all-time</a> faves too. Having welcoming colleagues within the Grizzlies organization in '<a href="https://basketballphysio.com/page_id1/">The Basketball Physio</a>'s Dean & Dave gave me the impetus to make my <a href="http://30homegames.blogspot.com.au/2013/05/memphis-grizzlies-grindhouse-wallpaper.html">Grindhouse pilgrimage</a> sooner rather than later. I hope to connect with the Melbourne lads during my time in the Blues City.<br />
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Inspired by Outkast and Hawks basketball, my current rec ball team are the 'ATLiens'. We emerged as Champs in our maiden season and as an added surprise got major love from some of the ATL's biggest boosters. NBA Hang Time's <a href="https://twitter.com/langwhitaker/status/840666767819210752">Lang Whitaker and Sekou Smith</a> are our 6th men from across the pond, complete with team jerseys. I'm not sure if either sportswriter will be returning home to cover Atlanta's games but it would be a treat to run into our ATLiens teammates.<br />
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Atlanta and Memphis rank 4 and 5 respectively on <a href="http://30homegames.blogspot.com.au/2013/06/jalen-roses-city-power-rankings-aka.html">Jalen Rose's "Black Guy City</a>" power rankings. Coupled with <a href="https://www.thrillist.com/entertainment/nashville/nashville-is-number-1-at-these-things-why-nashville-is-the-best-city">one of America's finest</a> cities in Nashville, the trip is fixin' to be a blast. Truth be told, I'd also love to meet <a href="http://www.nba.com/hawks/archive/Harry%20The%20Hawk/">Harry the Hawk</a> and Grizz, my two favorite mascots. Harry has the League's best Social Media game, whilst Grizz reps <a href="http://30homegames.blogspot.com.au/2013/05/memphis-grizzlies-meets-memphis.html">Memphis Wrestling</a>.<br />
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My grand plan for the year had been <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/BKjyVcLDYCH">Congo-Brazzaville for AfroBasket</a> 2017. This completes my set, visiting each Continent for FIBA competition. I'd allocated most of my work leave and bankroll for that adventure in August. I had a feeling my 30HomeGames mission would never feel whole if I never watched my Grit-'N'-Grind Grizzlies in person thus my impromptu jaunt. It's a brief trip but I have my fingers crossed the Grizzlies will come through.<br />
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<b>MEMPHIS</b><br />
Wrestling<br />
_ <a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/290143864733734">Millington Mayhem 4</a> "United We Stand" (Apr 29 at N-82 gymnasium)<br />
_ <a href="https://www.facebook.com/RSWF.RealSouthWrestlingFederation/">Real South Wrestling Federation</a> (Apr 29 at 3715 South Perkins suite 21)<br />
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Other<br />
_ <a href="https://jerrylawlerbbq.com/locations/">Jerry Lawler's BBQ</a><br />
_ King Jerry Lawler's <a href="https://www.facebook.com/JKLBarBeale/">Hall of Fame Bar & Grille</a><br />
_ <a href="http://www.slamonline.com/nba/memphis-grizzlies-basketball-court/#wWvPQxB3PAt3jbZk.97">Grizzlies-branded court</a> at 'Howze Park', Binghamton<br />
_ <a href="https://www.yelp.com/search?cflt=casinos&find_loc=Memphis%2C+TN">Riverboat Gambling</a><br />
- <a href="http://gusfriedchicken.com/">Gus's World Famous</a> Hot & Spicy Chicken<br />
- Champagning and Campaigning in the NBA Cities: <a href="http://30homegames.blogspot.com.au/2014/01/champagning-and-campaigning-in-nba.html">Western Conference</a><br />
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Memphis Grizzlies:<br />
FedEx Forum <br />
191 Beale Street Memphis, <br />
Tennessee 38103<br />
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Game 3: Thursday Apr 20, 9:30pm<br />
Game 4: Saturday Apr 22, 8pm<br />
Game 6*: Thursday Apr 27 TBD<br />
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<b>NASHVILLE</b><br />
Wrestling<br />
_ <a href="http://www.freedomprowrestling.com/index.html#events">Freedom Pro Wrestling</a><br />
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Comedy<br />
_ <a href="http://zaniesnashville.laughstub.com/event.cfm?id=475520">Zanies</a> (Gary Gulman, Apr 27-29)<br />
_ <a href="http://www.thirdcoastcomedy.club/calendar">Third Roast Comedy Club</a><br />
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Other<br />
_ '<a href="https://www.wannadolocal.com/nashville/blog/what-master-of-none-got-right-and-wrong-about-nashville">Master of None</a>' Hits and Misses<br />
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<b>ATLANTA</b><br />
Comedy<br />
_ <a href="http://therelapsetheater.com/show/mike-kaplan/">Relapse Theatre</a> (Myq Kaplan, Apr 27)<br />
_ <a href="http://laughingskulllounge.com/calendar.cfm">Laughing Skull Lounge</a><br />
_ <a href="https://www-highwirecomedy-com.seatengine.com/calendar">Highwire Comedy Co</a>.<br />
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Other<br />
_ <a href="http://www.bizjournals.com/atlanta/news/2015/07/22/atlanta-hawks-to-unveil-team-branded-basketball.html">Hawks-branded court</a> at 'Welcome All Park', College Park <br />
- Champagning and Campaigning in the NBA Cities: <a href="http://30homegames.blogspot.com.au/2014/01/champagning-and-campaigning-in-nba_6.html">Eastern Conference</a><br />
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Atlanta Hawks:<br />
Philips Arena<br />
1 Philips Drive,<br />
Atlanta, Georgia 30303<br />
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Game 3: Saturday Apr 22, 5:30pm<br />
Game 4: Monday Apr 24, 8pm<br />
Game 6*: Friday Apr 28 TBD<br />
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<b>Related posts:</b><br />
- Jalen Rose's City Power Rankings aka <a href="http://30homegames.blogspot.com.au/2013/06/jalen-roses-city-power-rankings-aka.html">Black Guy City Power Rankings</a><br />
- 30 Home Games mission: <a href="http://30homegames.blogspot.com.au/2012/02/30-home-games-mission-southwest.html">Southwest Division map</a>
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- All posts on the <a href="http://30homegames.blogspot.com.au/search?q=memphis">Memphis Grizzlies</a></div>
Loz Intransithttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16116301195413793447noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4942967484367215902.post-65718160535767513962017-01-17T14:58:00.001-08:002017-08-03T23:32:55.887-07:00LozinTransit trip to Texas, 2016: Spurs/Rockets/Mavs. Comedy, Wrestling and the US Election<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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My first 30HomeGames road trip was a short getaway with friends, an east coast jaunt at the start of 2015. I've just completed my second NBA journey, a month solo backpacking around Texas. On my first trip we rented a car and stayed in swanky accommodation. My recent outing was budget travel in the fashion I'm accustomed to, catching public transport and staying in hostels. It was quickly evident how impractical and atypical this was. Backpacker infrastructure in America isn't well developed, particularly outside the main metropolises. American road trips customarily involve rental cars and motels, a function of how ingrained car culture is in the States.<br />
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My <a href="http://30homegames.blogspot.com.au/2016/04/lozintransit-in-2015-american-roadtrip.html">maiden 2015 visit</a> was a more traditional American road trip. Whilst saving on comfort costs as part of a collective, I conversely found it more touristic. I wasn't able to indulge in as many of my passions and go down weird rabbitholes having to conform to the whims of the group. This Texas trip was more like my previous backpacking adventures. Going solo opened me up to more opportunities and connections. I sought out <a href="http://30homegames.blogspot.com.au/2014/03/30hg-destination-spotlight-finding.html">comedy</a> and <a href="http://30homegames.blogspot.com.au/2012/05/30hg-nba-destinations-wrestlemania-29.html">wrestling</a>, hung with locals at their spots and got to <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/BOCequxAMw_">explore Universities</a> and sit in <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/BOWVSABAyeu">on a megachurch</a>. The clash of styles I experienced on my first two trips gives me perspective for future excursions and how to best balance the pros and cons.<br />
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Timing was crucial on this trip as I had a target of seeing all 8 Aussies in the NBA. I had a set itinerary of games to make which posed some restrictions. The '<a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/BMoqaKpg6Qt">ROH'</a> wrestling show in Arlington were the only advanced tickets I purchased however so I wasn't beholden financially. Thankfully my calendar dovetailed nicely with several events. Notably Houston's '<a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/BOQetBsgGqU">Come and Take it</a>' Comedy festival and '<a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/BMjS-4ogw8v">Unelectable You</a>' in Dallas. The latter a treat, realising the regional advertisements I'd heard on podcasts for months <a href="http://lozintranslation.blogspot.com.au/2012/09/memento-spotlight-ufc-and-wwe.html">were suddenly applicable</a> being in town.<br />
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Playing <a href="http://letsgetrealpod.blogspot.com.au/2017/01/how-we-find-motivation-in-life-as-in.html">board games was a new</a> pastime I'd picked up last year and it translated well on the road. On my <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/BMHJT4kgzhz">first night stateside</a> I attended a games meetup and made new running mates which opened the door to many local experiences. I attended several <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/BMRQV1TAe0z">parties for halloween</a>, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/BMTDSjVjeeS">experienced VR</a> at a lavish house and finally <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/BMVdbqLAcPo">participated in a Hash Run</a> after being made aware of it years ago. I'd often tell people that basketball was great because while "you couldn't invite yourself over to dinner, you can with sports". The board game scene is similarly welcoming.<br />
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Whilst I value organic experiences, part of the 30HomeGames project is connecting with fellow hoopsheads and seeking unique fan experiences through social media. <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/yoIvVdiffl/">My first contact</a> with the NBA was at Madison Square garden, the New York Knicks kindly hosting my friends and I to pre-game access. Whilst difficult to top, I was kindly welcomed by Rockets die-hard <a href="https://www.instagram.com/00_rocketgirl">@00_rocketgirl</a> and the '<a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/BOhm6Akg8s3">Red Rowdies' cheer</a> section to fire up the team. Particularly memorable as they're enjoying renewed success and celebrating their 50th Anniversary as a franchise. Olajuwon and the Rockets were my first love when I began watching the NBA as a kid.<br />
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Part of the reason I traveled during that time was to witness the <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/BI4ZRMjD3Re/?taken-by=30homegames">outcome of a historic election</a>. It gave the period a special sense of import. Austin, the only non-NBA destination for the trip was <a href="http://30homegames.blogspot.com.au/2012/03/30hg-destination-spotlight-troublemaker.html">finally ticked off</a> my bucket list being a big fan of local filmmakers <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/pesLc8CfUh/">Richard Linklater and Robert Rodriguez</a>.<br />
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I'm undecided for my next NBA plan but with fingers crossed am plotting a quick return for the coming playoffs. With my modest means (work leave and money) I can only manage one stateside trip per season but I'd make special exceptions to watch my Grizzlies make a finals push. Prioritised for 2017 is AfroBasket in <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/BKjyVcLDYCH">Congo-Brazzaville</a>, which would complete the FIBA set. Having been to EuroBasket, FIBA Americas, FIBA Oceania and FIBA Asia biennial tournaments previously.<br />
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As for the NBA home games, 6 teams down and plenty more adventure to go :)<br />
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<b>My NBA Trips so far:</b><br />
East Coast 2015 <i>(NYK, CLE, PHI)</i><br />
- Coolspotting: 30HG '2015 NBA RoadTrip' <a href="http://30homegames.blogspot.com.au/2014/11/coolspotting-30hg-2015-nba-roadtrip-tip.html">Tip-off and Schedule (1 of 2)</a><br />
- Coolspotting: 30HG '2015 NBA RoadTrip' <a href="http://30homegames.blogspot.com.au/2014/11/go-to-coolspotting-30hg-2015-nba.html">Champagne and Campaign spots (2 of 2)</a><br />
- LozinTransit in <a href="http://30homegames.blogspot.com.au/2016/04/lozintransit-in-2015-american-roadtrip.html">2015: American Roadtrip</a>, FIBA Oceania and Asia<br />
- #30HomeGames in 2015: USA Roadtrip and <a href="http://30homegames.blogspot.com.au/2015/02/30homegames-in-2015-usa-roadtrip-and.html">being the Ultimate NBA fan</a><br />
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Texs Triangle 2016 <i>(DAL, SAS, HOU)</i><br />
- Texas Triangle 2016: <a href="http://30homegames.blogspot.com.au/2016/08/texas-triangle-2016-nba-roadtrip.html">NBA Roadtrip wishlist</a><br />
- LozinTransit in Texas, 2016: <a href="http://30homegames.blogspot.com.au/2017/01/lozintransit-trip-to-texas-2016.html">Spurs/Rockets/Mavs. Comedy, Wrestling and the US Election</a></div>
Loz Intransithttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16116301195413793447noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4942967484367215902.post-11111414680617962132017-01-08T17:53:00.001-08:002021-04-05T23:59:27.048-07:00Jalen Rose & David Jacoby on millennials and their relationship with Social Media<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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I've expressed my <a href="http://lozintranslation.blogspot.com.au/2011/04/jacques-lartigue-why-im-getting-camera.html">wariness of technology</a> and its ability to take us away from the moment. With the ubiquity of Smartphones it's a constant battle deciding whether to log on or whip out the camera. A photographer once told me "<a href="http://lozintranslation.blogspot.com.au/2012/01/question-answered-with-quote-turkey.html">to capture happiness, you have to be outside of it</a>". When we derive joy from broadcasting our experiences it becomes an even trickier balancing act.<br />
NBA alumn Jalen Rose describes the state of society and social media to co-host David Jacoby using the <a href="http://www.nydailynews.com/sports/basketball/tension-lakers-russell-taping-young-video-leaks-article-1.2582175">Russell/Young viral</a> video as a jumping off point. Lakers rookie D'Angelo Russell foolishly broadcasted a private conversation of his teammate Nick Young discussing "men's business", this put him in an awkward spot with fiancée, rapper Iggy Azalea.<br />
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<a href="http://play.podtrac.com/espn-jalenjacoby/c.espnradio.com/audio/3260005/JalenRose_2016-12-29-002205.64k.mp3?ad_params=zones%3DPreroll%2CPreroll2%2CMidroll%2CMidroll2%2CMidroll3%2CMidroll4%2CMidroll5%2CMidroll6%2CPostroll%2CPostroll2%7Cstation_id%3D601">Jalen & Jacoby 12/28/16 - Best of Jalen and Jacoby Podcast </a></blockquote><p></p><blockquote>JALEN ROSE: (7m 56s) I don't actually blame him [D'Angelo Russell]. I blame this era that has been highlighted by the Kardashians who have made a multi-billion dollar brand off of not necessarily being talented. And I don't blame them because they're the trendsetters. I blame all of the followers. People that think social media is gonna be your vehicle to your success. I don't care what your job or your career is. Its gonna be minuscule what social media pays you versus what that will pay you</blockquote><p></p><blockquote class="tr_bq">
DAVID JACOBY: What does that have to do with D'Angelo Russell though, he's getting paid to play basketball?<br />
ROSE: Tupac said "<a href="https://youtu.be/LpG-yLNtMdE?t=20s">I learnt to ignore what can't pay me</a>". Now millennials are so worried about being appreciated and validated by what they post on Twitter, Facebook, Vine, Periscope, Snapchat. So many different avenues, that what I'm doing in person and who I'm doing it with is not as relevant as who I want to see or acknowledge it on social media. A lot of young people now go to social media for gratification, for self-esteem, for support... </blockquote>
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It's a little counter-intuitive for Jalen to admonish fans for doing what they love as their own 'Jalen & Jacoby' program first <a href="http://www.espnfrontrow.com/2015/09/grantlands-jalen-jacoby-debut-national-primetime-radio-show-tonight/">began as a passion project</a> on the Grantland network. The labour of love netted them a following which earned the duo a primetime radio spot and TV show. Technology has democratised the media allowing everyone the chance to offer their own analysis, from commenting on messageboards to creating their own sports talk show.<br />
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JACOBY: Obviously we're talking about the video that somehow found it's way on the internet of Lakers guard D'Angelo <a href="http://www.tmz.com/2016/05/10/dangelo-russell-iggy-azelea-nick-young-friendship/">Russell recording a private conversatio</a>n between him and Nick Young that has then blown up his relationship with pop star Iggy Azalea and also allegedly blown up the Lakers locker room with the other Lakers freezing out D'Angelo Russell...<br />
I completely disagreed with you at first when you blamed the Kardashians and social media however you said something that I definitely agree with you with. What's happening now today is that the conversation you're having, the experience that you're having is somehow not good enough. You need to record it and share it with every single person you know. And I think that's what this is...</blockquote>
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Its a tightrope I've had to walk since launching IG @30HomeGames 134 weeks ago. I retired my Sydney content after 2 years but during its heyday I was on an obsessive hunt for hoops-inspired shots. On the flipside, it catalysed me to be active socially and culturally, I just needed to redress the balance between being an observer and actor in my own life.<br />
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ROSE: For D'Angelo Russell, while it was irresponsible. While it was immature and a flagrant foul he highlights what happens daily. Young people go to social media for appreciation and for validation. What I'm doing at the dinner table, what I'm doing at the house, what I'm doing at my job isn't enough for me. I don't feel as confident till I post it. I need everyone else to tell me that I look good, that I sound good. And a lot of times these are people that don't know what they're talking about. You're taking opinions from a lot of people that are not necessarily experts in the field that you're trying to get validated for. And you're spending time on social media and it's not paying you a dime. Social Media isn't paying you millennials anything. When are you gonna wake up?<br />
JACOBY: I love millennials and I'm gonna back millennials any chance I can because there are a lot of millennials that up there profile through their social media persona, there are people that get jobs because of their social media persona</blockquote>
My IG despite lukewarm numbers has netted me great friendships and experiences. It got me a memorable <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/yoIvVdiffl/">maiden NBA arena</a> experience with the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden. On my recent <a href="https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/30hgsouthwest/">trip to Texas</a>, I was welcomed by <a href="https://www.instagram.com/00_rocketgirl/">@00_rocketgirl</a> and enjoyed a Rockets game alongside their Red Rowdies cheer section. Harnessed correctly, social media can make the world feel smaller and connects like-minded folks together.<br />
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People arrive at their <a href="http://30homegames.blogspot.com.au/2011/09/faq-questions-i-frequently-ask-myself.html">favourite teams</a> through all sorts of ways, usually via their favourite player. Some find connection through their first piece of team sportswear, building affinity through NBA fantasy, video games or a celebrity supporter. It could be boarding the <a href="http://imgur.com/a/91EyB">bandwagon</a> of the day.<br />
Being from Australia, I didn't have a regional connection to an NBA team. No automatic link. My brothers and I were regularly given sporting gifts by family visiting from and travelling to the States. As kids, we got shirts and sweaters emblazoned with colleges like Duke and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/0ckfPfifUx/?taken-by=30homegames">Georgetown</a> plus an assortment of teams from the 4 major sports leagues.<br />
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I still recall the first moment I noticed the depth of meaning in repping a team. I was a teenager travelling with family to Disney World. As we queued for a ride, I witnessed two families bonding over their native Denver, a passer-by flagged for his 'Broncos' sweater. It only dawned on me then that team colours signified more than a love for the game, it reflected identity. Not only what one valued but importantly where they were from. Who they saw themselves as.<br />
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For Americans this may seem intrinsic but for a distant fan of the game it was something I grew to understand. It wasn't just about liking a logo, colour scheme or having a favourite player. Fans of "the world game" [soccer] may be able to relate, being wedded to a team through no initial connection but later forged through years of sentiment and support. What might have begun as a fashion choice becoming a defining characteristic.<br />
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ESPN staff writers <a href="https://twitter.com/ZachLowe_NBA">Zach Lowe</a> and <a href="https://twitter.com/kevinarnovitz">Kevin Arnovitz</a> light-heartedly discuss the politics of wearing team branded clothing<br />
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<a href="http://play.podtrac.com/espn-thelowepost/c.espnradio.com/audio/3222302/lowepost_2016-11-18-151602.64k.mp3?ad_params=zones%3DPreroll%2CPreroll2%2CMidroll%2CMidroll2%2CMidroll3%2CMidroll4%2CMidroll5%2CMidroll6%2CPostroll%2CPostroll2%7Cstation_id%3D1979">'The Lowe Post': Kevin Arnovitz, ESPN (11/18/16)</a><br />
KEVIN ARNOVITZ: (40m) I never feel comfortable wearing the Milwaukee Bucks shirt I have even though I like it a lot...<br />
ZACH LOWE: Loosen up, loosen up<br />
ARNOVITZ: Can I loosen up? The threshold I make is if its a real throwbacky thing where it kinda ventures into design more than team loyalty. I have this old San Diego Clippers thing that's kinda good looking, like that I'll wear sometimes. Cuz to me it doesn't have the current city in it. I actually have a Sonics sweatshirt that I wear to the pool and that I'm allowed to wear obviously and its not expression of loyalty to the Thunder or anything. It's just a great Sonics sweatshirt I've had since college<br />
LOWE: But I also think it can give you a fun human interaction with strangers so I'll give you an example<br />
ARNOVITZ: I don't want that. I don't want to interact with strangers. It's terrifying.<br />
LOWE: I forgot how misanthropic you are... I have a Milwaukee Bucks shirt and on the back it says <a href="https://twitter.com/Bucks/status/547065279176392706/photo/1">#34 Greek Freak</a> and it has like Greek Style lettering kind of. They look like the lettering of every Greek Restaurant you go to...</blockquote>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Giannis Antetokounmpo "<a href="https://twitter.com/Bucks/status/540319865920577537">Greek Freak" promo shirt</a></td></tr>
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I share Zach's sentiment about the value of <a href="http://30homegames.blogspot.com.au/2011/09/balancing-basketball-and-travel-in.html">bonding through Sports</a>. It was a large driver for embarking on this 30 Home Games mission, an avenue to connect with cities and locals to enrich my travels. Rather than team loyalty, I wear my shirts as a bridge to connect with people and express my passion<br />
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ZACH LOWE: And I'm sitting in this lounge in my apartment complex where you like work and stuff. And this kid, probably 11 years old comes up to me. Sees this shirt and said "Where'd you get that shirt?". I was in Milwaukee so I got this shirt. And he said "I'm Greek and he's my favourite player now and we got League Pass at my house and we watch the Bucks every night. I'd really love to get that shirt". You know what kid, I'll give you this shirt. So I go home, wash it and give the kid the shirt. I'd worn it once, I'd just gotten back from Milwaukee.<br />
Now he and I are buddies. I see him around the neighbourhood all the time. He's always talking NBA with me and he wears the shirt. It makes me very happy. I feel like a good person<br />
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KEVIN ARNOVITZ: You know what? You've sold me. In a moment in history where globalism and everybody is turning inwards. Where globalism is a bad word, I'm going to now wear this stuff to forge relationships and moments with people who are unlike me... </blockquote>
My brothers and I had our teams when we began following the NBA in the 90s. We don't support the same teams we began with but I'm sure they have fond memories cheering the "Boom Baby" Pacers and the Stockton & Malone era. I remain nostalgic for the "Clutch City" Rockets, ghosts of our youth. We didn't have access to merchandise in those days, so our clothing never matched our fandom. We were limited in what we could represent prior to the internet and the international expansion of the NBA. Not to mention we were kids with little pocket money.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">30HG collection of <a href="http://30homegames.blogspot.com.au/2014/10/my-collection-of-souvenir-basketball.html">souvenir basketball shirts</a></td></tr>
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At my advanced age, I only update my wardrobe when I'm on the road. Through my travels I've collected over a <a href="https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/30hgtees/">dozen basketball souvenir shirts</a>, commemorating my time spent in places from China to Latvia. I tend to be a "homer" for places I've visited, celebrating the <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/BJJ4O7tjkJs/?taken-by=30homegames">tragedy</a> and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/7hplN5ifaT/?taken-by=30homegames">triumph</a> of my favourite destinations when I see them compete in international competition. Heartily cheering for incoming internationals like <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/4Xs_jRifQE">Kristaps</a> and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/BHRNXGIjbW0">Domantas</a> as they enter the NBA.<br />
Zach Lowe echoes this sentiment of supporting various teams as a larger expression of love for the game.<br />
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ZACH LOWE: (38m 18s) I have clothes now from half the league's teams so if I'm out and I have a Nets hat on and a Timberwolves thing on, I feel like I'm Homer Simpson holding the NBA pennant. Just "Fan of basketball". I think that's OK.</blockquote>
I'm having to navigate these allegiances as I build connections and experiences with teams and cities on my quest to visit all 30 NBA teams. So far I've been a lucky charm as I've provided timely wins for all 6 of the home games attended. Building a nice collection of travel merch to match the passport stamps and memories made.<br />
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- <a href="http://30homegames.blogspot.com.au/2016/12/souvenir-nba-merchandise-and-politics.html">Souvenir NBA merchandise</a> and the politics of being a sports homer #30HGtees<br />
- <a href="http://30homegames.blogspot.com.au/2018/02/david-jacoby-on-homerism-and-being-die.html">David Jacoby on "homerism"</a> and being a die-easy fan</div>
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