Integrated resort (IR) operator Sands China said in a statement yesterday that it is set to host a celebrity game headlined by six NBA legends at its recently renovated The Venetian Arena in Cotai on Saturday, December 7.
Titled the “NBA Legends Celebrity Game Presented by Sands China”, the legends headlining the event are Tracy McGrady – seven-time NBA All-Star and Hall of Famer; Ray Allen – two-time NBA champion, 10-time NBA All-Star and Hall of Famer; Tony Parker – four-time NBA champion, six-time NBA All-Star and Hall of Famer; Stephon Marbury – two-time NBA All-Star and three-time CBA champion; DeMarcus Cousins – four-time NBA All-Star; and Cuttino Mobley – Houston Rockets legend known as the Cat.
Moreover, the event will also see performances by pop superstars and influencers including Hong Kong singer and actress Sammi Cheng Sau-man and Raymond Lam Wui Man, a singer and actor also from Hong Kong.
There will also be performances by an NBA dance team, a shooting and skills challenge and a slam dunk show.
Sands China Chief Executive Officer and President Grant Chum Kwan Lock was quoted by the statement as saying: “Basketball is one of the most popular sports in the region, we are delighted to host the NBA Legends Celebrity Game at The Venetian Arena, which we have upgraded and transformed into a dynamic venue that is best in class for live entertainment, sports and MICE events. This game not only represents our dedication to sports entertainment, it also aligns with Sands’ commitment to integrate tourism and sports”.
Tickets are now on sale, with prices ranging from 388 patacas to 3,688 patacas. One can find tickets on Cotai Ticketing, Macau Ticket and Ctrip.
This poster provided by Sands China yesterday promotes next month’s “NBA Legends Celebrity Game Presented by Sands China”.
