NBA All-Star Game 2011

The All-Star game was one of the most full-access events Ive been to so far, and it was so fun! We started out at the Magenta Carpet, for the pre-show. We stood in the front for Player Interviews with Nick Cannon as well as performances by Keri Hilson and Bruno Mars. We got to give high-fives (low-five for them, super high-fives for me) to the All-Stars; Kobe Bryant, LeBron James, Dwight Howard, Dwyane Wade, Derrick Rose, Tim Duncan, Kevin Durant, Carmelo Anthony, Blake Griffin, etc. I was even featured on NBAtv and TNT, laughing at one of LeBron's answers to his interview questions. You can also see me on all of the wide shots that show me and the other featured girls. I am still looking for the Pre-show footage, so let me know if anyone knows where to find it. It was so neat, getting texts from friends who were watching me on TV. I was so wrapped up in being in the presence of these great athletes, that I almost forgot I was being seen on TV, so that was an added bonus. I have lots of video, I took on my phone, but Ive been having issues loading it onto my computer, so those will be coming soon!

After the preshow, we were taken to the walkway/stage for Player Introductions at the start of the game. My job- to cheer on and shake hands with the players as they were introduced at the start of the game. A group of 17 of us girls, were lined up along the stage walk way, to be background for cameras as the players pass by. Meanwhile, Lenny Kravitz sung right in front of us.

After the player intros, we were escorted to our seats. We only spend a total of 20mins at our seats, before we had to go back down to the court.

During half time, they lined the girls up in the same place as player intros, which was right in front of the stage. The purpose of this, was to have us seen in the camera shots that were taken from the stage, toward the audience. Because we were there for "image" purposes, we werent allowed to have phones or cameras in our hands. Since I couldn't stand not recording the incredible experience, I taped small portions of the show, inconspicuously. haha. Rihanna performed a couple feet from us and Drake even walked right in front of me and looked at me while he was singing. Kanye came onto the stage shortly after and it felt like a private performance, being right there in front of them. It was definitely surreal.

After the performances, we hung out on the courtside for a bit and then headed back to our seats. It was a great day and after finding out the game rotates cities, I was grateful that I had taken advantage of the offer to be there! Justin Beiber was sitting courtside a few feet from us, along with Beyonce and Jay-Z. And for more good news... I had mentioned to the guys that hired me that I wish I had taken a picture on the red carpet- so they invited me to the Oscars red carpet on Sunday! My life is awesome. The only thing that would have made All-Star weekend better- bringing a guy who is a huge basketball fan. Most guys there were willing to knock me over to just to touch Kobe's hand! lol. I needed a bodyguard.

There was a crazy super-fan behind me screaming and going crazy the whole time. haha. I guess thats why they try to put hired girls in the front. lol.