Basketball fans will have their stockings stuffed full of awesome Christmas Day NBA games this year.

The 2010 NBA Christmas schedule features, in one game, the league’s three best players – Kobe Bryant, Lebron James, and Dwyane Wade – as the Los Angeles Lakers battle the Miami Heat in L.A. at Staples Center at 2:00 pm PST.

Second billing for the NBA 2010 Christmas Lineup goes to the rematch of this past season’s Eastern Conference Finals, with the Orlando Magic taking on the Boston Celtics in Florida at Amway Center at 2:30 PM EST

Two of the hottest young scorers in the league will be on display at the Ford Center in Oklahoma City, as Kevin Durant and Carmelo Anthony tangle in the OKC Thunder Denver Nuggets Christmas 2010 matchup at 7:00 PM Central.

Bookmarking the NBA 2010 Christmas Day schedule are games between the NY Knicks and Chicago Bulls at MSG in NYC at Noon EST, and the Golden State Warriors and the Portland Blazers at Oracle Arena in Oakland at 7:30 PM PST.

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NBA Christmas Day Schedule 2010 NBA Christmas Tickets:
December 25th 2010 New York Knicks Chicago Bulls Christmas Game Tickets at Madison Square Garden
December 25th 2010 Orlando Magic Boston Celtics Christmas Game Tickets at Amway Center
December 25th 2010 Los Angeles Lakers Miami Heat Christmas Game Tickets at Staples Center
December 25th 2010 Oklahoma City Thunder Denver Nuggets Christmas Game Tickets at Ford Center
December 25th 2010 Golden State Warriors Portland Trailblazers Christmas Game Tickets at Oracle Arena

Lebron James will be have a new jersey number next year. The NBA superstar filed paperwork with the league officially making the change for the 2010-2011 season.

Lebron was quoted in an article in The Plain Dealer of Cleveland as saying “I’ve done it, I already sent it in. I’m going to be No. 6.”

The article further mentions that James’ motivation stems from honoring hall-of-fame basketball player and his personal idol, Michael Jordan. #6 is Lebron James USA Olympic Basketball jersey number as well as Lebron James Cavs practice jersey number. Other NBA hall of famers to have worn number six on their jerseys include Julius Erving with the Philadelphia 76ers, Patrick Ewing with the Orlando Magic, Bill Russell with the Boston Celtics, Neil Johnston with the Philadelphia 76ers, Buddy Jeannette with the Baltimore Bulletts, and Tom Gola with the New York Knicks.

This move seems eerily familiar to when Kobe Bryant switched his number from 8 to 24 back in 2006. In Kobe’s case 2×4=8, in Lebron’s 2×3=6. The biggest question that remains to be seen is will Lebron copy Kobe and resign with his current team, The Cleveland Cavaliers, when he is a free agent in the ’10-’11 season? Will we see Lebron James #6 Cleveland Cavs jerseys flying off the racks or will it be a Lebron James New York Knicks jersey that sets records next year? Only time (and merchandise sales) will tell…

For those wondering what NBA players have worn #6 jerseys during their careers here is the definitive list of present and past “sixers”:

The NBA is expecting the 2010 All-Star Game at Dallas Cowboys Stadium to set a new attendance record. The league office is also expecting scammers to take advantage of this audience.

If you are planning on buying NBA All-Star game jerseys or other merchandise on sites like Craigslist and Ebay you should read the following Fact or Faction release from the NBA. Of course SaveFans! has you covered by our 100% guarantee if you are planning on buying NBA All-Star Game Tickets!

FICTION: There’s no way for me to tell a real product from a fake.

FACT: Although counterfeiters are becoming savvier, fans can shop with caution and use the following guidelines to avoid being victimized:

* Look for the hologram sticker or holographic hangtag and a sewn-in or screen printed neck label identifying a licensee that has been authorized by the NBA to produce “genuine” or “official” merchandise.
* Shop at NBA-authorized retail locations, such as the NBA Store inside NBA All-Star Jam Session presented by Adidas at the Dallas Convention Center, American Airlines Center, Cowboys Stadium, NBAStore.com and official hotels – rather than buying items from street vendors, flea markets, or other questionable sources
* Beware of ripped tags or irregular markings on apparel.

FICTION: Counterfeiting isn’t that big of a problem.

FACT: Counterfeiting is a significant issue, particularly during large sporting events like NBA All-Star 2010. Since 1993, the NBA – through its membership in the Coalition to Advance the Protection of Sports logos (CAPS) – has been involved in the seizure of more than nine million pieces of counterfeit merchandise featuring the logos of various professional sports leagues and teams, colleges and universities – valued at more than $329 million.

FICTION: Counterfeit souvenirs are just as good as the real thing.

FACT: Counterfeits are notorious for inferior quality. Seized goods from past events have included misspelled player names (such as Dallas Mavericks eight-time All-Star Dirk “Nowitski”), cracked screen-printing, poor embroidery, outdated logos, inaccurate team colors, and materials that do not meet applicable quality and safety standards.

FICTION: Counterfeits are reasonably priced souvenirs.

FACT: While some counterfeiters may lure fans with a low price tag or 2-for-1 deal, just as many try to legitimize their merchandise with a higher price point. Purchasing authorized league merchandise guarantees the quality and life of that souvenir, while also providing a reputable source for concerns, returns, and exchanges. Adds Ayala Deutsch, senior vice president & chief intellectual property counsel for the NBA: “When it comes to counterfeits, you get what you pay for. A counterfeit t-shirt is not a keepsake if it contains a typo or shrinks three sizes when you put it in the laundry.”

FICTION: Counterfeiting doesn’t impact the average consumer.

FACT: Businesses worldwide lose an estimated $600 – 700 billion annually due to counterfeiting. The North Texas market is not immune to the counterfeiting problem, as counterfeiters not only take sales away from authorized retailers in the area, but also fail to pay taxes to support the community. Every sale given to a counterfeiter is a potential sale lost by an honest local business. NBA All-Star 2010 is projected to spur millions of dollars in direct spending to North Texas, a number that is only negatively impacted by counterfeiters.

FICTION: People don’t sell counterfeits in North Texas.

FACT: Large sporting events (including NBA All-Star 2010) are a magnet for counterfeiters, many of whom travel around the country with the sole intention of scamming innocent sports fans. Security at all NBA All-Star events will be tight and the league will be working closely with local state and federal law enforcement authorities, who will be responsible for enforcing laws prohibiting the sale of counterfeit merchandise.

FICTION: Customers are helpless against counterfeiters.

FACT: An organization exists to help consumers spot counterfeits: the Coalition to Advance the Protection of Sports logos (CAPS), an alliance formed by The Collegiate Licensing Company, Major League Baseball Properties, Inc., NBA Properties, Inc., NFL Properties LLC, and NHL Enterprises, L.P. in 1992 to address common trademark protection and enforcement matters of its members. For more information, call 1-800-TEL-CAPS (835-2277) or visit www.capsinfo.com.

“I love this game” has a little extra meaning this year as the elite of the National Basketball Association take to the court at the ’10 NBA AllStar Game at Dallas Cowboys Stadium on Valentine’s Day Feb 14th 2010.

The NBA All-Star voting is wrapping up with some surprising selections for the West and East Rosters. NBA staples Lebron James, Kobe Bryant, Dwayne Wade, Dwight Howard, and Carmelo Anthony obviously will play in Dallas but Allen Iverson and Tracy McGrady? Both players weren’t even wanted by their own franchise this season! There is something to be said for the NBA fans having a say in who makes the AllStar teams but the votes seem a little off…

Part of the glitz and glam of NBA All-Star weekend includes some great annual events, the 2010 NBA All Star Rookie Game and the 2010 NBA All Star Saturday Night. Per NBA.com:

“NBA AllStar Saturday Night will take place at the American Airlines Center and includes four competitions featuring some of the NBA’s best players. The Haier Shooting Stars competition features NBA, WNBA player and NBA Legends in a shooting contest. The Taco Bell Skills Challenge, a contest of top guards working against the clock to complete a series of passes, free throws, lay-ups and agility drills. The Foot Locker Three-Point Shootout where six of the best long-range shooters compete against each other and the clock in a test of accuracy. The evening’s grand finale, the Sprite Slam Dunk Contest, will showcase some of the NBA’s best athelets as they take to the air mystifying fans with their gravity-defying creativity.”

2010 3 Point Contest participant predictions:
Daquan Cook (Miami Heat), Danilo Gallinari (N.Y. Knicks), Dirk Nowitzki (Dallas Mavs), Ray Allen (Boston Celtics), Mo Williams (Cleveland Cavs), Danny Granger (Indiana Pacers)

2010 Slam Dunk Contest participants (confirmed):
Nate Robinson (NY Knicks), Shannon Brown (LA Lakers), Gerald Wallace (Charlotte Bobcats), and the winner of dunk-in contestants DeMar DeRozan (Toronto Raptors) and Eric Gordon (Los Angeles Clippers)

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2010 Eastern Conference All-Stars Roster prediction:

Starters: PG Rajon Rondo (Boston Celtics)
SG Dwayne Wade (Miami Heat)
SF Lebron James (Cleveland Cavaliers)
PF Chris Bosh (Toronto Raptors)
C Dwight Howard (Orlando Magic)
Reserves: SF Gerald Wallace (Charlotte Bobcats)
SG Joe Johnson (Atlanta Hawks)
C David Lee (New York Knicks)
PF Kevin Garnett (Boston Celtics)
PG Brandon Jennings (Milwaukee Bucks)
PF Antawn Jamison (Washington Wizards)
SF Paul Pierce (Boston Celtics)

2010 Western Conference All-Stars Roster prediction:

Starters: PG Steve Nash (Phoenix Suns)
SG Kobe Bryant (Los Angeles Lakers)
SF Carmelo Anthony (Denver Nuggets)
PF Dirk Nowitzki (Dallas Mavericks)
C Tim Duncan (San Antonio Spurs)
Reserves: SG Brandon Roy (Portland Trail Blazers)
SF Kevin Durant (Oklahoma City Thunder)
PF Zach Randolph (Memphis Grizzlies)
PG Chris Paul (New Orleans Hornets)
PG Deron Williams (Utah Jazz)
C Chris Kaman (Los Angeles Clippers)
C Amar’e Stoudemire (Phoenix Suns)

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Kobe Bryant, Pau Gasol, Lamar Odom, Phil Jackson and the Los Angeles Lakers are the 2009 NBA Champions. Say what you want about fans in La La land but they sure can celebrate. Local donors have contributed upwards of $850,000 towards a victory parade expected to draw over 1 million people from Staples Center to the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. Car flags are waving and crazy fans are sleeping outside the Coliseum just to see the boys in purple and gold holding the Larry O’Brien trophy one last time.

We know Angelinos, the conclusion of the parade means one thing. Lakers withdrawal… So until the 2010 season kicks off here’s some other sports alternatives:

Check out tickets to see your first place Dodgers or Lisa Leslie’s farewell season with the WNBA Sparks:

Los Angeles Dodgers Tickets at Dodger Stadium

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Congrats to Kris Allen who won the most recent American Idol competition on Fox TV. The masses have spoken and Kris will likely go on to great fame and fortune like past Idol alums including Chris Daughtry, Carrie Underwood, and Elliott Yamin.

Things are going so good for Kris he will be performing the National Anthem at Game 2 of the NBA Finals featuring the Los Angeles Lakers vs. Orlando Magic on June 7. Word to the wise people, cheer for the Lakers if you want to be hip

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NBA Finals Los Angeles Lakers vs. Orlando Magic on June 7
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And dont forget to check out American Idols Live nationawide concert tour!

The City of Angels Baby, famous for playing host to the Lakers, Dodgers, and tens of thousands of beautiful women. Love this city for reel.

Your favorite events blogger wants to provide all our readers with weekly round-ups featuring the best YOUR city has to offer in live events. Whether you enjoy concerts, sports, or theater, SaveFans.com will provide the 411 and list the cheapest tickets available.

Without further fanfare, please let me introduce the Events Jump-Off for Los Angeles, California!

Friday May 1

Sports
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Saturday May 2

Sports
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Concerts
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Jennifer Hudson and Robin Thicke Event Tickets – Star Power from Nokia Theatre Live!

May 3

Sports
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Concerts
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May 4

Sports
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I know I mostly write about concerts, but I love me some sports and I am extra excited about the 2009 NBA Playoffs. This is a magical time of year and this year’s race is wide open. I mean I love LeBron James, but the Cleveland Cavaliers are the Top Seed in the East? Spare me! Anyone has a chance this year baby!

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