Donté Greene planning charity basketball game in Sacramento?

[sacgirl88]

http://http://www.cowbellkingdom.com/2011/10/11/donte-greene-planning-charity-basketball-game-in-sacramento/

"Sacramento has proven before that a simple tweet can spark a major idea. So the possibility of a barnstorming exhibition featuring your favorite Sacramento Kings isn’t out of the question. But with PBP off-limits due to the lockout, where would they play?"

 

[boffacheerios]

Outdoor court set up in the middle of sac city colleges football arena. That would be awesome!

 

[Telemachus]

Donte said today that they were looking into playing at UC Davis.

 

[D13]

Sac State?

 

[Dr. Spaceman]

Saw him trying to organize this on Twitter yesterday and I was a little concerned that he wasn't trying to include Jimmer and Honeycutt. Was beginning to think about some type of rift or exclusionary attitude amongst the vets. But glad to see they fixed that today. Not in the Davis area, but I would definitely buy a ticket and make my way out there, especially for a charitable cause. And to see my team of course.

 

[Tetsujin]

Saw him trying to organize this on Twitter yesterday and I was a little concerned that he wasn't trying to include Jimmer and Honeycutt. Was beginning to think about some type of rift or exclusionary attitude amongst the vets. But glad to see they fixed that today. Not in the Davis area, but I would definitely buy a ticket and make my way out there, especially for a charitable cause. And to see my team of course.

He included them in his initial tweet. Part of the problem here is possibly the fact that the lockout has made communication with the rooks harder than communicating with someone who you've been hanging out with for the past three years.

 

[TTown Kings]

Upper decker! HAHA! Donte is comedy...

http://probasketballtalk.nbcsports....gs-fans?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=twitter

 

[bajaden]

Acording to this article Fredette and Thomas etc. are going to play in the game. Here's the article.

http://t.co/wyLI5m9E

 

[Mad D]

http://probasketballtalk.nbcsports....gs-fans?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=twitter

Wow, so Sacgirl88 is the person who started this all.

 

[cuad]

All the Kings better get together.

 

[nebs]

Wow, so Sacgirl88 is the person who started this all.

Yep. Props to her.

 

[sacgirl88]

Yep. Props to her.

yep I started all this with one simple tweet..

 

[Krunker]

yep I started all this with one simple tweet..

Awesome, rock on!

 

[TheWileyVet]

Any news???

 

[UK_King]

Nov 20th Goon Squad Classic @ UC Davis lets getit #GoKings I gotta see all kings fans there - Isaiah Thomas.

Apparently Jimmer isn't confirmed just yet but loads of others are, Reke, DMC, Hassan, Donte, Darnell Jackson etc etc John Wall and Durant as well maybe.

 

[kingsboi]

Their really waiting a whole month to do this?

 

[rainmaker]

yep I started all this with one simple tweet..

Maybe you can end the lockout with another.

 

[TheWileyVet]

Anyone know how to get tickets?

 

[Tetsujin]

Anyone know how to get tickets?

Donte is supposed to be announcing all of that next week when he come back into town.

 

[kennadog]

Their really waiting a whole month to do this?

Considering there on the verge of canceling NBA Christmas games, why not? Appears there's no hurry on the part of the players of the owners.

 

[Dreadnought]

Whoo! They're coming to me! I hope I get to see Jimmer!

 

[Mad D]

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I want to see Bobby Jackson or DC suit up one more time. Someone get on twitter.

 

[bajaden]

logo and poster designed by Kevin Flippin


I want to see Bobby Jackson or DC suit up one more time. Someone get on twitter.

Since Bobby Jackson is now part of management, I don't think he can play, or talk with any of the players. Nice thought though...

 

[kennadog]

I assume that if the lock-out ends before then, the game would have to be canceled? Unless the Kings owner's allowed it and I would think that might not be too likely?

 

[VF21]

I assume that if the lock-out ends before then, the game would have to be canceled? Unless the Kings owner's allowed it and I would think that might not be too likely?

It's a charity event with lots of big names. I'm thinking the owners might feel they better not do anything to rock the boat, especially since I'm betting it will be a sellout. I sure wish I could be there...

 

[UK_King]

does anyone know how the tickets are selling? (I.E How many have been sold)

 

[bajaden]

Has anyone heard if the game is going to televised, or live streamed? I'd love to go to the game, but its a long drive from baja..

 

[kennadog]

If anybody needs ticket info:

THE GOON SQUAD CLASSIC

• What: A benefit basketball game organized by the Kings' Donté Greene and benefiting his Circle of Success Foundation

• When: Sunday, Nov. 20, 6:30 p.m.

• Where: Pavilion, UC Davis

• Who: Players expected to play include Tyreke Evans, DeMarcus Cousins, Jimmer Fredette and Kevin Durant

• Tickets: $25, $50, $70; on sale Thursday at 10 a.m.; go to tickets.com or call ticket office at (530) 752-1915

Read more: http://www.sacbee.com/2011/11/09/4040784/kings-greene-planning-exhibition.html#ixzz1dpHqjnfK

Here's the ticket.com site for ordering tickets the game. http://purchase.tickets.com/buy/TicketPurchase?agency=TDC&pid=7144693 Order processing and convenience fee added $12 to the ticket price.

You can call the box office or you might be able to just go to the game at still get a ticket. No indicators that it's sold out yet. I may just chance showing up to save that $12.

By the way, note the Jason Thompson will be collecting canned food at the game, too.

 

[Warhawk]

If anybody needs ticket info:

THE GOON SQUAD CLASSIC

• What: A benefit basketball game organized by the Kings' Donté Greene and benefiting his Circle of Success Foundation

• When: Sunday, Nov. 20, 6:30 p.m.

• Where: Pavilion, UC Davis

• Who: Players expected to play include Tyreke Evans, DeMarcus Cousins, Jimmer Fredette and Kevin Durant

• Tickets: $25, $50, $70; on sale Thursday at 10 a.m.; go to tickets.com or call ticket office at (530) 752-1915

Read more: http://www.sacbee.com/2011/11/09/4040784/kings-greene-planning-exhibition.html#ixzz1dpHqjnfK

Here's the ticket.com site for ordering tickets the game. http://purchase.tickets.com/buy/TicketPurchase?agency=TDC&pid=7144693 Order processing and convenience fee added $12 to the ticket price.

You can call the box office or you might be able to just go to the game at still get a ticket. No indicators that it's sold out yet. I may just chance showing up to save that $12.

By the way, note the Jason Thompson will be collecting canned food at the game, too.

Got my 3 tix. I will be going with my son and father-in-law. Looking forward to it!

 

[Jespher]

I'll be there with my 4 year old. It will be his first basketball game!