(photo courtesy of Ricky Li)
October 25, 2011 - With the NBA in a lockout, reigning league MVP Derrick Rose is leading a USO/Armed Forces Entertainment tour of players to military bases in Hawaii. The group, including NBA stars Tyreke Evans, Al Horford, D.J. Augustin, Brook Lopez, JaVale McGee, Robin Lopez and Mike Miller, is playing basketball with soldiers and their families on base. They will lead youth clinics and meet with military families and hopefully boost morale.
I was fortunate to be there last night and have the opportunity to take some pics.
"It is an honor anytime I am able to give back and I appreciate the opportunity to travel to Hawaii and visit with troops and their families on a USO tour," said Tyreke Evans of the Sacramento Kings. Evans also happened to hit the game winning shot at the buzzer that night.
There will be another tour exhibition at Schofield Barracks on Thursday evening.
(I shot these photos with my pair of Canon 5D Mark II bodies and a 70-200 2.8 II at 4000 iso. I really wish I'd had a 7D or even the new 1D-X. Being able to anticipate a move on instinct is great, but having a quick burst-rate is sometimes better. Enjoy!)
