Sixers fans, you the real MVP
This was quite an amazing week.
Besides the Sixers getting the #3 pick in the draft, the 2nd annual RTRS/Liberty Ballers lottery party took place.
Fortunately/unfortunately, I missed the party, as I was up in New York for the lottery. While I genuinely enjoy covering basketball and going to basketball events, I felt like I missed something special. Heck, I know I missed something special because I was at the party last year, which had about half as many people. This party was epic.
Just to recap, even though you already know all of this:
- CSNPhilly, Sixers.com, and The700Level/CSNPhilly all covered the event.
- The shirt SHOWED UP ON AROUND THE HORN
- Buffalo Wild Wings reached capacity. Over 500 Sixers fans showed up.
- You guys were apparently louder than an Eagles playoff game.
- Nerlens Noel gave us a shout-out while at the lottery.
- Andrew Sharp showed up. And left unscathed. (Good job)
- Sam Hinkie was asked about #OneSixEleven. And he knew.
- 10% of all proceeds were given to the Alzheimer’s Association of the Delaware Valley Junior Committee.
- While I was not able to be in attendance I wanted to be a part of the party, at least in spirit. Earlier in the season, Levin made a bet that the Sixers would win 25 games. They did not. Because Michael lost the bet I got him a custom Arnett Moultrie jersey, which Spike delivered at the party.
Seriously, just the fact that 500 people decided to show up for a 4 minute lottery unveiling is amazing, and one of the coolest experiences I’ve ever even tangentially been associated with.
All the credit, from our side, goes to Spike and Mike, as it was really their party. So thank you Spike, and Mike, and anybody who has ever been part of the staff that has made LibertyBallers so great over the years. Thank you to any of the media outlets who covered the party.
Most importantly, though, thank you to all the crazy, diehard, wonderful Philadelphia 76ers fans. It makes this thing so much more than just typing words about a basketball team.
