New York With A Sports Fan
Jun 26th, 2007, 09:31 AM
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New York With A Sports Fan
We are going to NYC in July. Our son likes to travel and is a good enough traveler however his only real passion in life is sports particualy basketball. I was wondering if anyone had any good ideas for sports related activities in NYC.
Jun 26th, 2007, 09:45 AM
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The BEST basketball in NY occurs at Rucker Park in Harlem.
Numerous NBA players play there in the summer. I'm not a big basketball fan, but if you are it's worth getting details on.
Maybe start with the links on this article.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rucker_Park
Numerous NBA players play there in the summer. I'm not a big basketball fan, but if you are it's worth getting details on.
Maybe start with the links on this article.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rucker_Park
Jun 26th, 2007, 10:13 AM
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Jun 26th, 2007, 10:17 AM
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You might want to stop by ESPN the Zone.
http://espnzone.com/newyork/
http://espnzone.com/newyork/
Jun 26th, 2007, 10:19 AM
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If you can't make it up to Harlem, you could always check the action out at the courts at the West 4th subway stop in the west village. There aren't superstars there but there are always games (there's a summer league) and spectators milling about. You'll probably be in the neighborhood at some point to walk around anyway.
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Jun 26th, 2007, 10:29 AM
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If you can - get up to Rucker. You will be amazed at the quality of the play that you see there (some people who should be in the NBA but aren;t due to various problems - as well as often NBA players).
Another option - take in a baseball game - I know it's not the same - but real and professional - and still exciting.
Another option - take in a baseball game - I know it's not the same - but real and professional - and still exciting.
