Thunder Gears Up for Draft Party at Riverwind Casino
Aug 17 2009 3:38PM
OKLAHOMA CITY, Tuesday, June 16, 2009 – The NBA Draft is scheduled for Thursday, June 25, and the Oklahoma City Thunder will be hosting a Draft Party at Riverwind Casino. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. with the Draft Party beginning at 6 p.m. The draft will be broadcast live on ESPN and five large television screens will be placed throughout the viewing area.
There will many interactive areas for fans to enjoy the draft. A special Thunder court for fans to shoot baskets, pop-a-shot baskets and a photo booth area will all be available for fans to get their photos taken with the Thunder Girls and Rumble. Thunder television play-by-play announcer Brian Davis will also be in attendance. There will be an area to watch the draft, laptops will be available to conduct draft research and official NBA Draft Guides will be distributed to follow the draft.
Oklahoma City Thunder merchandise will be for sale, and prizes such as Thunder player autographed items will also be given throughout the night.
FAQ regarding the NBA Draft Party at Riverwind Casino:
Q: How much does it cost to attend the Draft Party?
A: This event is free and open to the public.
Q: Are children allowed since the event is being held in a casino?
A: Fans of all ages are welcome to attend the event. The NBA Draft Party is in the Showplace Theatre, and all ages are welcome in the theatre.
Q: When is the Draft Party over?
A: The Draft Party will conclude when the ESPN broadcast of the draft ends, which will be approximately 11 p.m.
Q: What time does the Thunder pick in the draft?
A: The Thunder is scheduled to select No. 3 overall in the draft. With the first pick scheduled for 6:30 pm CT and a five-minute allotment between picks, the Thunder should pick at approximately 6:45 p.m. CT. The Thunder also has the No. 25 overall pick in the draft.
Q: Where do fans coming to the Draft Party park?
A: Parking is free in the general parking lot at the casino.
There will many interactive areas for fans to enjoy the draft. A special Thunder court for fans to shoot baskets, pop-a-shot baskets and a photo booth area will all be available for fans to get their photos taken with the Thunder Girls and Rumble. Thunder television play-by-play announcer Brian Davis will also be in attendance. There will be an area to watch the draft, laptops will be available to conduct draft research and official NBA Draft Guides will be distributed to follow the draft.
Oklahoma City Thunder merchandise will be for sale, and prizes such as Thunder player autographed items will also be given throughout the night.
FAQ regarding the NBA Draft Party at Riverwind Casino:
Q: How much does it cost to attend the Draft Party?
A: This event is free and open to the public.
Q: Are children allowed since the event is being held in a casino?
A: Fans of all ages are welcome to attend the event. The NBA Draft Party is in the Showplace Theatre, and all ages are welcome in the theatre.
Q: When is the Draft Party over?
A: The Draft Party will conclude when the ESPN broadcast of the draft ends, which will be approximately 11 p.m.
Q: What time does the Thunder pick in the draft?
A: The Thunder is scheduled to select No. 3 overall in the draft. With the first pick scheduled for 6:30 pm CT and a five-minute allotment between picks, the Thunder should pick at approximately 6:45 p.m. CT. The Thunder also has the No. 25 overall pick in the draft.
Q: Where do fans coming to the Draft Party park?
A: Parking is free in the general parking lot at the casino.
