The Sydney Kings basketball team in the Australian/New Zealand NBL, held their fan day on Sunday 6 October at Darling Harbour.
All players on the roster were present, as was coach Shane Heal.
With the first game of the 2013/14 season a week away, it was an opportune time to promote the game and the new-look team.
Several new players have joined for the season, including exciting American Guards Charles Carmouche and Jesse Sanders.
Captain Ben Madgen is back after an excellent season in 2012/13.
On a beautiful Sydney Spring day, the event was well attended, and the kids loved meeting the players. They held mini competitions for kids, giving away a load of tickets and shirts. The players got involved and encouraged the kids to have a go.
All players were armed with pens to sign autographs, and happily chatted with fans. Some sailors, in town for the Naval celebrations, also dropped by. And the day wouldn't have been complete without the beautiful cheer girls or the Kings Lion mascot.
Nudie juices were also given away, which was greatly appreciated on such a warm day.
The Game Day was a good promotion for the Kings and the game, which doesn't enjoy the publicity it deserves. It often amazes me that overseas sports receive more media attention than our domestic basketball competition.
The first game for the Kings is on Sunday 13 October at the Sydney Entertainment Centre against the Melbourne Tigers.
Let's hope the Kings, in their 25th season, have a great year.
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