Going to first NBA game

savraj1 · Oct 12, 2009

Hey guys, I already bought tickets for the december 27 or so match between the celtics and clippers for my friend and me. I think it's like 7th row orsomething. But, just wondering, if you show up early to these things, can you go courtside to watch the players practicing or possibly sign autographs forfans? Also, where can I take a friend after the game? Are there any cool places on figueroa by the arena?

mojodmonky1 · Oct 12, 2009

Chances are you aint getting autographs. There might be an NBDL game goin on prior (or is that just for Laker games?)

gswarriorz · Oct 12, 2009

I've been courtside and they still haven't signed autographs. They usually do a little warmup about 30 min before the game. I know warriors games theygive out small prizes. But nothing too special.

daddywarbukks · Oct 12, 2009

I know at lakers games if you try to get close to the court they ask for some kind of "VIP" thing-a-ma-jig. But that was after the game when I triedso you never know.

micheal623 · Oct 14, 2009

There are a few places to take a friend. 7 grand ,broadway bar, association bar, blue velvet, it all depends what you like. There is even a Lucky strike lanesright there.

mj1331l · Oct 14, 2009

yea. at staples. once u walk off the "lower bowl" and onto the walk way. they're gonna check for a pass.

autographs won't happen. unless the players end up in the lower bowl. but you can def watch them practice.

After the game i usually go to the standard for a drink or two. or even Fox sport bar. but then again by december i'm sure the nokia center will have a fewmore things to do.

is it a female or a homie?

aballin23 · Oct 14, 2009

if u sit in section 104/105/117/116 its possible to get autographs
i used to always go and i got most players' autographs

savraj1 · Oct 15, 2009

I'm in section 107, so that probably means no autographs huh? The friends a girl. I'll check out one of the bars, probably not gonna try my hand atbowling. Don't really wanna look like a fool in front of her. lol. Thanks for helping.

frenchblue23 · Oct 16, 2009

Originally Posted by Savraj1

I'm in section 107, so that probably means no autographs huh? The friends a girl. I'll check out one of the bars, probably not gonna try my hand at bowling. Don't really wanna look like a fool in front of her. lol. Thanks for helping.

Yard House, and ESPN zone are cool spots to have a drink or 2, and chill after the game.

The movie theater will also be open by then, in case you want to watch a movie. Just throwing it out there.