Are you tired of whatever it is that you do as means of entertainment? Do you live in the Washington DC area? Are you willing to drive a little ways if you aren't? Do you know what a basketball is?
If you answered yes to any one of the above questions, I have a short story for you. I have been dreaming for a long time of having basketball (NBA) in St. Louis, where I formerly resided. That never came true and then I came out east again. This past week I had the chance to go to opening night at Verizon Center to see the game between the New York Knicks and the DC Wizards.
I was very excited indeed to finally have a chance to see pro basketball live, instead of in a stinky bar with a hundred of my closest friends. The first time for any sport is a cool thing, but here in the twilight of my life, I was really looking forward to it.
I began the evening by getting downtown a little more than two hours before the game. I walked around a bit, then went into the team store and checked out some merchandise. I was helped out by a very nice lady in the store who gave me some study material on the Wizards and Capitals. I took these booklets next door to The Green Turtle and began familiarizing myself with the teams.
The time came to go into the Verizon Center and I walked quickly to my seat. Every seat in the facility had a Wizards give-away
Give away shirts at Verizon Center
shirt draped on it. My section had white shirts, but there were blue and red sections as well. The closer we got to tip off, the more it hit me that this place isn't going to be full. There were no big montages on the big screen and no hoopla at all, to speak of. I was expecting a lot more Opening Night build up, but it didn't happen. There wasn't even a crazy amount of traffic outside and I just now realized this as I looked around the arena.
The game commenced and it was entertaining indeed. Both teams had comfortable leads at different points, but the Knicks ended up winning. I am very happy to have this experience behind me and I look forward to more games very soon. The thing I learned is that I think this team needs more support. I will be back to the Verizon Center and if you like basketball, you should as well. It is a good and safe way to enjoy an evening and it is well worth the money. The tickets were a fraction of what I thought they would be for a DC sport.
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View from Arlington Ridge toward Crystal CityArlington Ridge is bordered on the north by the The Pentagon, on the west by the Army Navy Country Club, and on the south the City of Alexandria. The main thoroughfare is the eponymous Arlington Ridge Road. Arlington Ridge Road is lined with manors and fine homes, many of which offer picturesque view of the Potomac valley and Washington DC. Arlington Ridge has two historical points of interest: the Hume School (currently the site of the Arlington Country Historical Society and Museum) and Fort Scott (the site of Fort Scott Park). Together with the established neighborhoods of Aurora Hills and Addison Hieghts, Arlington Ridge provides some of the finest homes in Arlington County.
Are you a fan of the NBA?
If you are a fan, you can appreciate my confusion. I am wanting to know why St. Louis can't attract an NBA franchise. Why am I bringing this up today? I am about to attend my first NBA game this Saturday night when the Wizards take on the Knicks.
Why is this my first NBA game? I have liked the NBA for a long time, but have never had the chance to attend a game. This is because I was living in St. Louis and that is one sport they're lacking there. Now, I'm on the east coast and sports are all around me. Not great baseball, but you can't have it all.
Opening Night at Verizon Center Oct 2015
What I'm really curious to learn is why the NBA doesn't see St. Louis as a great place to land. This city is full of the most insanely die-hard fans any city has known. The Rams fans are dedicated to the end, which may be this season. This doesn't halt our drive to be dedicated when it comes to supporting them every game. The thrill of winning the Super Bowl back in the 1999-2000 season will never be forgotten. The desire to go back motivates us as fans to never give up.
The Blues have never won the Stanley Cup, but we as a fan base are dedicated to the core and await the first raising of Lord Stanley's Cup with eager anticipation. Winning the President's Trophy, when Pronger and MacInnis were at the top of their game in 1999-2000, was just what we needed to fuel our desire to have it all. The regular season is usually wonderful, but the playoffs have been tricky for us. Hopefully better days are just ahead.
The Cardinals tradition is legendary. The franchise is simply the model of excellence that any organization wishes to attain. The best of the best have come through this team as players, managers and broadcasters. These greats include: Jack Buck, Stan THE MAN Musial, Tony LaRussa, Albert Pujols, Ozzie Smith, Harry Caray, Mike Shannon, Lou Brock, Ken Boyer, Willie McGee, Ernie Broglio, Bruce Sutter, Darrell Porter and Chris Carpenter, to name a few. If you're a Cardinal fan you'll never forget the heroes that no one else knew, but us: Stubby Clapp, So Taguchi and Bo Hart. We'll also never forget certain players for cementing their place in history and in our hearts with only a few massive highlights: Glenn Brummer, George Hendrick (it was my blazing speed that did it...) and of course David Freese. They all usually end up leaving with one or more rings. The point of bringing these up is simple - if we can support these three sports in St. Louis, why can't we get a basketball team?
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The Washington Redskins
Established in 1937, the Washington Redskins are a professional American football team based in Washington D.C. that plays for the National Football League (NFL). The Washington Redskins play at FedEx Field in Landover, Maryland. The team's headquarters and training facility are at the Redskin Park in Ashburn, a community in Loudoun County, Virginia, near the Dulles International Airport. The Redskins have won five professional American football championships including two NFL Championships and three Super Bowls.
The Washington Wizards
Established in 1961, the Washington Wizards are a professional basketball team based in Washington, D.C. and were previously known as Washington Bullets until 1995. The Washington Wizards play for the National Basketball Association (NBA), and the team plays at the Verizon Center located on 7th Street in downtown Washington D.C.
The Washington Capitals
Established in 1974, the Washington Capitals are a professional ice hockey team based in Washington, D.C. and are members of the Southeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League (NHL). The Washington Capitals play at the Verizon Center in Washington D.C.'s Chinatown neighborhood on 7th Street. Since their founding in 1974, the Caps have won their division title five times and the conference championship once.
D.C. United
Established in 1995, D.C. United is an American professional soccer club located in Washington, D.C. that plays for Major League Soccer (MLS). The team's home field is at the Robert F. Kennedy Memorial Stadium (RFK), owned by the District of Columbia and located near the Anacostia River.
The Washington Nationals
Based in Washington D.C. since 2005 as a replacement for earlier teams which had moved to Minnesota and Texas, the Washington Nationals are a professional baseball team based in Washington, D.C. and are a member of the Eastern Division of the National League of Major League Baseball (MLB). The team moved into the newly built Nationals Park in 2008, after playing their first three seasons in RFK Stadium, also occupied by D.C. United. The new park is located in Southeast D.C. near the Anacostia River.
No matter where you buy a home in Northern Virginia or D.C., the area has plenty to see and do for any and all sports fans alike!
Established in 1937, the Washington Redskins are a professional American football team based in Washington D.C. that plays for the National Football League (NFL). The Washington Redskins play at FedEx Field in Landover, Maryland. The team's headquarters and training facility are at the Redskin Park in Ashburn, a community in Loudoun County, Virginia, near the Dulles International Airport. The Redskins have won five professional American football championships including two NFL Championships and three Super Bowls.
The Washington Wizards
Established in 1961, the Washington Wizards are a professional basketball team based in Washington, D.C. and were previously known as Washington Bullets until 1995. The Washington Wizards play for the National Basketball Association (NBA), and the team plays at the Verizon Center located on 7th Street in downtown Washington D.C.
The Washington Capitals
Established in 1974, the Washington Capitals are a professional ice hockey team based in Washington, D.C. and are members of the Southeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League (NHL). The Washington Capitals play at the Verizon Center in Washington D.C.'s Chinatown neighborhood on 7th Street. Since their founding in 1974, the Caps have won their division title five times and the conference championship once.
D.C. United
Established in 1995, D.C. United is an American professional soccer club located in Washington, D.C. that plays for Major League Soccer (MLS). The team's home field is at the Robert F. Kennedy Memorial Stadium (RFK), owned by the District of Columbia and located near the Anacostia River.
The Washington Nationals
Based in Washington D.C. since 2005 as a replacement for earlier teams which had moved to Minnesota and Texas, the Washington Nationals are a professional baseball team based in Washington, D.C. and are a member of the Eastern Division of the National League of Major League Baseball (MLB). The team moved into the newly built Nationals Park in 2008, after playing their first three seasons in RFK Stadium, also occupied by D.C. United. The new park is located in Southeast D.C. near the Anacostia River.
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