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I haven’t been to the Staples Center for a few years, so when I had a trade show to attend at the Los Angeles Convention Center I was in! The convention center is part of an area called “LA Live” that features an impressive array of hotels, restaurants, bars, and entertainment venues including the Staples Center. The Staples Center is home to the LA Lakers and LA Clippers NBA teams as well as the LA Kings NHL team.

If you are heading to the area, I highly recommend staying at the JW Marriott LA Live. The hotel has large modern rooms, oversized bathrooms, and a lovely pool area with a hot tub. The views from the rooms are also fantastic. My room faced the famous Hollywood sign in the hills. Try to upgrade your room to the Executive Club level and get your breakfast, wine-time, evening appetizers and desserts served in the club’s 4^th floor. It’s well worth the upgrade cost.

It seems most everything is within walking distance to the LA Live area. The shopping district is 6 blocks away

This weekend Damian Lillard will have the opportunity to expedite his path to becoming great.  In just his second year Lillard has the chance to become the king of NBA All-Star weekend.

Damian Lillard is not your average NBA sophomore and this weekend he will be out to prove it.  Baring any last minute changes the Portland guard will be competing in almost every possible event during the NBA All-Star weekend.   The only event he will not compete in is the Sears Shooting Star competition.  A competition that is more like the celebrity game than a true challenge.  So for the purpose of this accomplishment we can just say he is competing in every All-Star event.

1, 2, 3 Go!

It will all begin with the BBVA Compass Rising Stars Challenge.  Last year Lillard played in this game and managed 18 points, 5 assists, 3 rebounds, and 2 steals.  A nice line but not worthy of MVP.  So this year he will have another shot to make his mark against the players of his generation and possibly take home an MVP.

For the first hundred or so games of Blake Griffin's career we have confidently learned one thing about his game.  Folks, the man can dunk.  In the game of basketball a dunk counts for just as much as any other 2 point field goal but there are always a few athletes in the league that turn the dunk into an art form.  The dunk can also get the crowd pumped at home or get your teammates fired up on the road.  Much like a fight in hockey.

Through the years we have seen the evolution of the dunk from Darryl Dawkins and Julius Erving to MJ and 'Nique, to Vince Carter and Kobe, to LeBron and now Blake Griffin.  NBA fans have been witness to some amazing dunks over the last few decades, but I'm not sure any of them are as impressive as the B. Griffey's dunk from last night's game against the Oklahoma City Thunder.  The Clippers end up winning the game which should be noted considering OKC has the best winning percentage in the NBA at the moment.  However, the dunk that Griffin

The Mavericks & the Heat will be facing off in the Finals beginning on May 31. These two teams had previously met in the 2006 Finals. Led by the Heat's Lebron James and the Maverick's Dirk Nowitzki, this will be an intense and competitive series.

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The 2010-2011 Bulls will be an exciting team to watch this season. With Derrick Rose, Joakim Noah, and the addition of Carlos Boozer, the Bulls have a shot on winning the division for the first time since 1998.

Start planning your corporate outing or group party at a Bulls Suite this season! Prices are significantly below what the United Center charges for similiar suites on a rental basis.

Bulls Suites have a capacity of 20 people per game. The suite is located on center court on the penthouse level, above level 300. You will also receive 4 parking passes to the United Center.

Food and drinks are not included with the price, however can be added on. You have the option on selecting anything from the menu for your group. When you have a full group of 18 people, the food and drinks cost starts at about $35 per person.

If you have any questions about Bulls suites or would like to check pricing and availability, please call 888-654-7755 Ext. 101 or email [email protected]

The 2011 NBA All Star Game will be held at the Staples Center in Los Angeles, home of the Clippers and Lakers. See the best and brightest in the NBA next February in this great showdown.

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Purchase your NBA All Star Game Package today and receive a free autograph picture of a current NBA Player. (Offer good through June 30. Limit one autograph per order).

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Start planning your corporate outing or group party at a Chicago Blackhawks or Bulls Suite this season! Prices are significantly below what the United Center charges for similiar suites on a rental basis.

Chicago Blackhawks & Bulls Suites have a capacity of 18 people per game.  Each suite includes 12 tickets to the game of your choice, plus the option of adding up to 6 additional tickets.  You will also receive 4 parking passes to the United Center.

Food and drinks are not included with the price, however can be added on.  You have the option on selecting anything from the menu for your group. When you have a full group of 18 people, the food and drinks typically cost about $35 per person.

If you have any questions about Blackhawks or Bulls suites or would like to check pricing and availability, please call 888-654-7755 Ext. 101 or email [email protected] 

The 2010 NBA All Star Game will be heading to Dallas for the first time since1986. The NBA Rookie Game and Saturday Night Festivities will take place in Dallas at the American Airlines Center. The Saturday Night Festivities include the Slam Dunk Championship, 3 Point Shootout, and Skills Competition.

On Sunday, the All Star Game will be played at new Dallas Cowboys Stadium in Arlington, Texas. Dallas Cowboys Stadium is opening this summer with a capacity of almost 100,000 people.

Purchase your tickets now for all the events on NBA All Star Weekend. Tickets can be reserved for the NBA Rookie Game, NBA Saturday Night, and NBA All Star Game.  All tickets are guaranteed and can be purchased securely online.

NBA All Star Game Packagesinclude hotel accommodations in Arlington near the stadium, guaranteed tickets to the NBA All Star Game on Sunday, daily breakfast, official gift, and more. Ticket upgrades are available at all areas of Dallas Cowboys Stadium.

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The 2010 NBA All Star Game will be the largest attended basketball game in history. This game will be held at the new Dallas Cowboys Stadium in Arlington, Texas. With an estimated 100,000 person capacity, this will be one of the most popular events of all time.

The NBA All Star Friday & Saturday night events will be held in Dallas, Texas at the American Airlines Center, home of the Dallas Mavericks. NBA Saturday night includes the slam dunk championship, 3 point shootout, and skills competition. There are rumors that Lebron James might be competing in the Slam Dunk Competition.

NBA All Star Packages include hotel accommodations in Arlington near the stadium, guaranteed tickets to the NBA All Star Game on Sunday, daily breakfast, official gift, and more. Ticket upgrades are available at all areas of Dallas Cowboys Stadium.

NBA Saturday Night Packages are also available. These packages include the tickets for all the NBA Saturday Night festivities, plus hotel accommodations in Dallas, official