30 Rocks at Rockefeller Center
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A custom LED basketball half-court, 30 NBA team-inspired basketball -- or “rock” -- artwork, photo opportunities, and appearances by NBCUniversal personalities Maria Taylor, Michael Bublé, Tom Llamas, Dylan Dreyer, Sam Brock and Carl Radke, and NBA legends John Starks, Ron Harper, Jason Richardson, and Joakim Noah are on the docket.
Each day leading up to the NBA Tip-Off on Oct. 21on NBC and Peacock, 30 Rocks will provide fans visiting Rockefeller Center and Top of the Rock observation deck with the opportunity to celebrate their fandom through immersive art, meet-and-greets, 3-point competitions, youth clinics, and many more fan-facing programming opportunities.
Thu, Oct. 16 –
30 Rocks Launch Day tips-off with a reveal of the 30 rocks for media and fans alike, and the first shot on the LED half-court.
- Instead of H-O-R-S-E, NBC News’ Tom Llamas, Dylan Dreyer and Sam Brock will face off against each other in a basketball game of N-B-C.
- Carl Radke of Bravo hit show Summer House will stop by to meet fans and shoot some hoops.
- NBC, NBA and Nike employees will team up on the court to pack kits for coaches in NYC. In partnership with Laureus Sports for Good Foundation, 250 coach kits will be packed and distributed across New York City to coaches who need materials and supplies.
Fri, Oct. 17 –
NBA Legends Takeover
- Fans will have the opportunity to meet and take pictures with NBA legends John Starks and Ron Harper.
- An NBC Sports’ On Her Turf panel conversation on women in sports will be hosted by Maria Taylor.
- NBA legends Joakim Noah and Jason Richardson will be guest judges for an NBC/Peacock Dunk Contest featuring Team Flight Brothers.
Sat, Oct. 18 –
NBA Youth Day
- Jr. NBA/Jr. WNBA will host a clinic featuring basketball skill building activities for local youth with an open invitation to the public.
- Boys and girls teams from programs around the tri-state area will compete in a Nike EYBL 3x3 Tournament.
Sun, Oct. 19 –
NBCU Family and Youth Day
- Fans can test their NBA knowledge and compete for prizes in games of NBA Trivia.
Mon, Oct. 20 –
NBA Jersey Day
- In conjunction with the NBA’s sixth annual NBA Jersey Day, Monday’s edition of 30 Rocks will include jersey-related fan giveaways, competitions and trivia.
- Joakim Noah and influencer Brad Parker of TheScore will be onsite to participate in various activities.
Tue, Oct. 21 –
NBA on NBC & Peacock Tip-Off Spectacle
- The Voice’s Michael Bublé will visit the court to assist one lucky fan with a half-court shot.
- The TODAY Show will be live at 30 Rocks to catch all the action and highlight tip-off on NBC & Peacock later that night.
- A champion will be crowned when fans battle it out in a title game of N-B-C.
- In a final celebration of the NBC & Peacock, there will be a live countdown to Tip-Off of the NBA Champion Oklahoma City Thunder hosting the Houston Rockets at 7:30pm.