Throwback to when we could walk outside. Pictures to come soon
I had this great opportunity to take a tour of the Sixers practice facility with my brother. The question everyone asks is how did you get to do this. Well my season ticket rep called me said that they were having an event for select season ticket holders and he thought I would love it. Oh course I said yes and it was off to the event.
The event starts with the a interview, ask about how long you have been a Sixers fan, favorite Sixers moment. Then you head into the court to check in and sign your contract. Which is cool thing to have.
They move you into the next part which is a picture with the nba championship trophy, (Obrien Trophy) and up to the lounge/Snack area. Alright the food spread they had was delicious, really when you think of it I am a food event blogger so you know this was going to make the cut. The chicken salad sandwich was delicious. It was on a sweet raisin bread and was great. They also had a the meats and cheese platters that they have at these events, artichoke dip, spinach dip, and crab dip. I also had a mozzarella tomato sandwich which was great as well. It look like they had white macaroon and chocolate chip cookies. I skipped the cookies because, for lent I am not doing deserts. (Exceptions for birthday cake and bachelor parties)
They moved us back to the practice court and squad 76 put on a quick show. The next part was the 30 second challenge. Layup, free throw, three, half court shot. I rushed the free throws and missed the first three. Took my time on the fourth sunk it but time ran out before I could hit the three. (Honestly the NBA three would have just been pure luck so I likely was going to hit it. My brother did slightly better but couldn't hit the three either.
After we were down the 30 second challenge, they let us have free session on the court so most people just shoot around on the courts. I took a few more threes, finally made one, but it was around 10% from three on the day. A step in through I drained a bunch. That extra step makes a huge difference.
I think my favorite part was when Matt got hot from the corner and said he is shooting better than Korkmaz. I also think I am shooting a higher percentage at the practice facility than Markelle Fultz from the foul line, but that is not saying much.
We also took a bunch of photos so you can check those out below. It was great time and thanks to the Sixers and my season Ticket rep.
