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NBA legends including Oscar Robertson, Derrick Rose and Mark Jackson will headline activities at “NBA District” during the NBA Abu Dhabi Games 2025 presented by ADQ, the National Basketball Association (NBA) and the Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi said in a statement.
The fan event will run from October 2 to 5 at Manarat Al Saadiyat alongside preseason games between the New York Knicks and the Philadelphia 76ers on October 2 and October 4 at Etihad Arena.
Other former NBA players set to attend include John Starks, Rudy Gay and Michael Carter-Williams. They will take part in interactive sessions with fans, panel discussions and on-site activities.
Activities at NBA week
“NBA District,” which returns for a fourth year, will feature a full-size NBA court, photo opportunities with the Larry O’Brien Trophy, limited-edition merchandise, and cultural programming. Concerts and performances are also planned, including a “Friday Night Concert” on October 3, featuring Siilawy, Tul8te, DJ Jack, Stick No Bills and DJ D-Nice.
A “Sunday Coffee Social” on October 5 will showcase local DJ Abu Dhabi House Movement.
Special packages offering VIP access and hospitality are available at nbaexperiences.com.
Tickets for the NBA Abu Dhabi Games are on sale on the etihad arena website and ticketmaster.ae.
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