2006 Hawks NBA Draft Party
Wednesday, June 28th
6 pm – 10 pm
@ Philips Arena
Sponsored by Philips Electronics and Hosted by the 2006/2007 A-Town Dance Team
Join the Atlanta Hawks for the 2006
NBA Draft and an evening of fun at Philips Arena!
Josh Smith, Dominique Wilkins and Dennis Scott to
participate in festivities
The Atlanta Hawks will host their 2006 NBA Draft Party (presented by Philips
Electronics and Sports Radio 790 The Zone) at Philips Arena this Wednesday, June
28. Fans of all ages are welcome to spend an evening of fun and entertainment,
while enjoying exclusive party “extra’s,” available only to those in attendance.
Doors open at 6:00 pm and admission is free.
Fans will be able to watch and listen to all of the action from the 2006 NBA
Draft live on dozens of TV’s in the Philips Experience (located above Hawk Walk
in Philips Arena), while also hearing live from head coach Mike Woodson,
Dominique Wilkins and others. Other festivities include, games, contests, prizes
and inflatables, as well as appearances by mascots Harry the Hawk and SkyHawk.
Additionally, 790 The Zone will be broadcasting live throughout the evening.
Currently, the Hawks own the 5th overall selection (first round) and the 33rd
choice (second round). The 2006 NBA Draft will be broadcast live on ESPN from
The Theatre at Madison Square Garden in New York City. ESPN’s coverage begins at
7:00 pm.
Following the Hawks’ first round pick, fans will be treated to a unique
basketball shooting contest featuring four teams shooting from various locations
on the Philips Arena floor (similar to the event during NBA All-Star Saturday).
Hawks forward Josh Smith, Hall-of-Famer Dominique Wilkins, and radio broadcaster
and former NBA star Dennis Scott will each lead a team during the competition.
Fans in attendance will be able to register for a chance to participate in the
shooting contest on one of the four teams.
Serving as official hosts of the party are the 2006-07 A-Town Dancers. The 16
recently selected performers will greet fans entering the arena, before holding
an autograph session and posing for pictures.
Hawks alumni, including former All-Star Dan Roundfield, Jim Washington and
Charlie Criss are also slated to be on-hand and available for photos and
autographs. Hawks television play-by-play man Bob Rathbun will emcee the event.
More information on the evening’s festivities is available by calling (404)
878-3800 or visiting www.hawks.com.
Fans can also log onto www.hawks.com for a chance to win a pair of 2006-07 Hawks
season tickets, an authentic personalized team jersey and VIP access to the
Draft Party through the 2006 Atlanta Hawks NBA Draft Sweepstakes. Simply follow
the links on the website for a chance to win (no purchase necessary).
