There's a flashy new outdoor basketball court at the PNE grounds and it's named after Canada's favourite basketball player.
NBA legend Steve Nash was back in Vancouver today as part of the 2018 NBA Canada Series and the unveiling of the Nash Family Court.
The newly refurbished basketball court was unveiled on Saturday morning in honour of the two-time NBA MVP basketball player's induction into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame. It pays homage to his career and his impact on the sport.
And it is pretty cool.
Introducing The Nash Family Court at PNE Grounds in Vancouver, BC!
— NBA Canada (@NBACanada) September 29, 2018
The court pays homage to @SteveNash’s Hall of Fame NBA career & impact on Canadian basketball. pic.twitter.com/m2RFwgJNTD
After the announcement, about 30 lucky students took to the court for a basketball clinic.
Nash was also joined by fellow hall of famer and two-time NBA champion Isiah Thomas. NBA Deputy Commissioner Mark Tatum, City of Vancouver Mayor Gregor Robertson, Pacific National Exhibition President and CEO Shelley Frost turned up to congratulate Nash.
Fun Fact: 300 gallons of paint were used in the completion of The Nash Family court! #NBACanadaSeries pic.twitter.com/D161nBQKSJ
— NBA Canada (@NBACanada) September 29, 2018
Later today a huge crowd is expected to pack Rogers Arena when the Toronto Raptors and Portland Trail Blazers play off in a pre-season game as part of the Canada Series.
On another basketball note, Foot Locker Canada teamed up with NBA Canada and Vancouver Basketball and they're giving away free basketballs in a bid to grow the game.
You can go pick one up the at The Vancouver Art Gallery and go shoot some hoops.
Respect The Game - Take one...and go play!
— Foot Locker Canada (@footlockercad) September 29, 2018
We’ve teamed up with @nbacanada & the @VancouverBball community to grow the game. Love Hoops? In Vancouver today? Hustle over to The Vancouver Art Gallery for a free basketball and enjoy game day today! #NBACrossover pic.twitter.com/t3RCp2jpOD
