``The Game On Showtime'': An Exclusive Star-Studded Basketball Game Live Saturday, December 19 at 9 p.m. ET/6 p.m. PT.NEW YORK--(BW SportsWire)--Dec. 7, 1998--Patrick Ewing, Karl Malone
A host of other world-class players participating in "The Game on Showtime" will be announced soon. The ultimate line-up of the world's finest basketball players will be pitted in the ultimate "Dream Game" as the greatest players will lace up their sneakers sneakers Noun, pl US, Canad, Austral & NZ canvas shoes with rubber soles sneakers npl (US) → zapatos mpl de lona; zapatillas fpl and take to the hardwood to play "The Game on Showtime" in a full court, five-on-five regulation basketball game. "The Game on Showtime" roster will feature members of the last four teams selected to represent the United States in International competition. "The Game on Showtime" is an exclusive star-studded basketball event that can be seen live only on SHOWTIME, Saturday, Dec. 19 at 9 p.m. ET/6 p.m. PT from the Atlantic City Convention Center The Atlantic City Convention Center is located in Atlantic City, New Jersey. The Center was developed in part as an aspect of the city's ongoing attempt to recreate itself as a year-round destination rather than a mere summer resort — the same thought process that in New Jersey. Jay Larkin, senior vice president & executive producer, Showtime Sports & Event Programming said, "The current situation in professional basketball presents us with a very unique programming opportunity. We are extremely excited about bringing a game showcasing the world's greatest basketball players to the public." Falk Associates Management Enterprises and Tellem Associates spearheaded the creation and execution of this monumental sports event. "'The Game on Showtime' will return professional basketball where it belongs -- on the court," said David Falk, chairman of Falk Associates Management Enterprises (FAME). "A group of the NBA's biggest stars will entertain the fans and generate money for charity. Each of the players is playing 'The Game on Showtime' for free to express their appreciation to fans across the country for their long-term support." "The world's greatest basketball players coming together to play in such a special event will show the fans that the players are the sport of basketball," said Curtis Polk, president of Falk Associates Management Enterprises (FAME) and director of operations for "The Game on Showtime." "We were thrilled to reach an agreement with SHOWTIME, which has gone out of its way to make this unprecedented world-class television event a reality," said Arn Tellem of Tellem Associates. All players participating in the game will do so with no compensation. All proceeds will be put in a fund to be used for financial assistance for non-participating players and for charitable purposes. Ticket information will be announced soon. |
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