Get ready for an electrifying basketball experience as the Ball Don’t Stop Pro-Am Classic returns to Simon Fraser University on August 17. This year’s event promises to be a thrilling showcase, with several NBA stars expected to hit the court.
Among the notable players anticipated to participate are:
- Shaedon Sharpe: The Canadian high-flyer from the Portland Trail Blazers, who just completed his second NBA season with impressive averages of 15.9 PPG and 5.0 RPG.
- Malachi Flynn: Former Toronto Raptor now with the Detroit Pistons, Flynn recently erupted for 50 points in a game. The Seattle native was the 2022 Ball Don’t Stop Pro-Am MVP in Toronto, where he scored 52 points playing alongside Scottie Barnes.
- KJ Martin: The Philadelphia 76ers high-flyer and son of former NBA All-Star Kenyon Martin is also expected to dazzle the crowd.
- MarJon Beauchamp: The Milwaukee Bucks forward and Seattle, WA native may also make an appearance.
The event promises more surprises and potential appearances by NBA legends, making it a must-attend for basketball enthusiasts.
Last year’s event was unforgettable, with Celtics guard Payton Pritchard setting the Pro-Am scoring record with an astounding 61 points in front of a sold-out SFU crowd. Pritchard later went on to win an NBA championship this season.
Ball Don’t Stop Pro Am
Event Details:
- Date: August 17
- Location: Simon Fraser University
- Tickets: Available here for $40. Court side seats have already sold out.
The annual Pro-Am event, hosted in both Toronto and Vancouver every summer, has featured basketball greats like Isaiah Thomas, Scottie Barnes, Jamal Crawford, De’Anthony Melton, Nate Robinson, and many more.
604 Now is a proud media sponsor of the Ball Don’t Stop Summer Pro AM
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