NBA Madness Present in Indonesia

SURABAYA - Even a world-class lifestyle basketball, NBA Madness, will be present for the first time in Indonesia. Even that has been held regularly in various countries is realized thanks to the cooperation with the NBA Jawa Pos, the anniversary day on July 1 this year. During the month of June next, for four weekend, even this will be present in the four shopping malls in Surabaya.

NBA Madness presented by Jawa Pos is the authentic NBA experience to the Indonesian people, especially residents of Surabaya and East Java. Event is free for all ages, and all can enjoy various games and activities that exciting basketball and fun.

Even this will be present in four weekend, between 4 to 28 June 2009. Opening held at the Plaza Tunjungan 3 (4-7 June), according to Mal Galaxy (11-14 June), Royal Plaza (June 18-21), and Supermal Pakuwon Indah (25-28 June).

In addition to presenting a variety of exciting activities, NBA will also serve a special appearance from the most prestigious basketball league in the world. The NBA star and one dance team will appear in the NBA last weekend, while maskot one NBA team will be present on the opening weekend.

Who PLAYERS, and from which the dance team and the team will be announced maskot come later.

"We are pleased to be able to work together to bring NBA NBA Madness to Indonesia," said Azrul Ananda, deputy director of the Jawa Pos. "Basketball is one of the most popular sports in Indonesia, especially in Surabaya.

The fans here are very excited to participate in the NBA Madness in Indonesia, "he added.

Mark Fischer, managing director Asia NBA, NBA Madness mentions as a remarkable way to interact with NBA fans globally. "India have a basketball player base to grow rapidly. NBA Madness will give them the opportunity to experience directly the experience for the NBA the first time, "he said.

In NBA Madness, the field will have a basket prepared in a mini-shopping mall that will be visited. The fans of all ages can participate directly in a variety of exciting events. For example, NBA Slam Dunk Contest, NBA 2Ball, NBA 3-Point Shootout, NBA Shooting Stars, NBA Skill Challenge, and others.

Last year, NBA Madness has been held in various countries in Asia. Namely in Japan, Korea, Taiwan, Singapore, Hong Kong, and the Philippines. Specifically in the Philippines, even this has been held for seven years.

Even Second Surabaya

The presence of NBA Madness this note will become the second Surabaya to host even the official NBA. Years ago, on August 23-24, Singapore also hosted the first official NBA event in Indonesia.

When the Indiana Pacers star Danny Granger attended the final detection Basketball League (DBL), the biggest student basketball league initiated the Jawa Pos. Granger also appear in the NBA Basketball Clinic, to provide training materials to the champion DBL from various cities and provinces in Indonesia.

Since appearing in Surabaya, Granger continued his career soaring. This month, he was elected incoming NBA All-Star, strengthen itself as one of the NBA superstar.

"We are proud to continue to bring world-class stars to Surabaya, shows that the events of the world does not always held in Jakarta," said Azrul Ananda, who is also Commissioner DBL. "Hopefully this can be a special gift for the people of Surabaya and East Java, and hopefully this can be an inspiration for other regions to participate prove themselves," he added.

Based on the experience of the NBA Madness in the Philippines, Azrul feel sure this will even more excited in Surabaya.
"We can see directly, without pay, an NBA player in action. We can see directly how attractive appearance a NBA dance team. We can also see directly that the special maskot NBA. Not simply wear funny costumes, he also has the ability akrobatik, "said Azru