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I have no stories about Brooklyn as I have never had the pleasure of visiting. However I have had a game 7 like experience. It was in 2006, I was 17 years old and my grandfather took me to the Ohio State vs Michigan game. That particular year they were both undefeated and OSU was ranked #1 and Michigan was #2. This was before the big 10 had a conference championship game so the winner would be going to the nation's championship game. Still to this day the most memorable experience of my life. The Buckeyes won 42-39 and my 76 year old grandfather and my 17 year old self rushed the field and had a moment I'll remember forever. Here's to amazing sports experiences especially with one's you love. And one day my wife and I will make it to Brooklyn!

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That has got to be one of the best playoff moments by none other by KD himself, a for the win shot in a game 7 that would have taken them to the conference finals and the chance to be champions. Besides that what got me more excited was the gold hat of TSF being there in that play and in that moment sharing the ecstatic experience to family and strangers alike. Just knowing a fellow topshotter I follow was at that moment made me feel good for TSF. It's been over a month since I've been on Topshot and I've experienced lows but the community is so much worth getting into this project. Sending love and good vibes from the Philippines!

TS: dandarandandan

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Warriors v Nets in finals next year …

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That KD "longest 2-pointer" is my favorite moment after the MGLE play which is just pure counter-attacking coordination and brilliance. As someone who has started following basketball as a sport only after TopShot, it has been super fun to stay up at night or wake up early at 6 AM in the mornings to catch the games. While this POs has seen some unlikely teams get to the Finals, I always rate underdogs' progression very highly (although I would have loved to have KD progress after that monster performance he put in single-handedly). Thank you for these amazing giveaways to do for the community. Your passion for TS is inspiring.

TS: constantine167

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Awesome 👏

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No Sleep til Brooklyn!

TS: 20PIECE

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What a cool story and amazing game have seen first hand. The kind of experiences we've only been able to dream of here in the UK for a while now!!

Thanks for all your posts here, that pack pull is just great karma coming back to you.

TS: abbfunk

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A real cowgirl can do it all by herself but a real cowboy won’t let her.

TS: Dustinmc7

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TS: jp88 if needed for my previous comment 👌

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Only been to New York once in April, 2004.

Not too long after 9/11 and ground zero was still a big construction pit in the middle of Manhattan. Eerie stuff for sure. We were only in town for 36 hours but had a wonderful visit.

One of the highlights was taking the subway to Brooklyn and walking back to Manhattan across the Brooklyn Bridge. Some iconic shit right there lol. Still one of my favourite personal photos.

(I'll send an accompanying tweet with the photo shortly, lol.)

Thanks for the contest and good luck to all!

- Faron,

Smiths Falls, Ontario, Canada

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Brooklyn, the place of three of my most memorable moments in my 33 years of life thus far and will be extremely hard to surpass.

As an Australian who grew up living and breathing basketball, my girlfriend and I travelled across the globe for a holiday, little beknown to my now wife, I was carrying around an engagement ring our whole trip leading up to our final night in Brooklyn.

Our arrival towards the end of our two week trip commenced with late night McDonald's feed, leading to being bed ridden for 3 straight days with food poisoning, the least exciting of my 3 memorable moments. Cutting our trip and what we could achieve short but luckily the NBA and that final night dinner reservation were still on the cards!

Being from across the world, we arrived at the Brooklyn game extremely early, fan geared up and over the moon excited. Minding our own business just a few rows from the front, we were approached by a Nets employee who proceeded to ask if we would be interested in participating in a time-out competition, before my girlfriend could comprehend the question I'd said YES.

Fast-forward, we were in the aisle waiting on a time-out and I was to be the shooter, blind-folded and my girlfriend my 'eyes'. Placed close to the rim on a 45 degree angle, I needed little instruction after hitting the first one and hearing 'yeah, just keep doing that'! 30 seconds later, I'd made 11, the guy at the other end only 1. Rushed into the middle of the court we received a Deron Williams signed ball, picture opportunity with the cheerleaders and back to our seats we were escorted to the screaming crowd. I'm still getting goosebumps writing this!

The last night, after being on a high from the previous nights events, I finally got to the dinner in Brooklyn overlooking the New York Skyline. The ring was in tact after checking on it 100 times throughout our trip. Nervously waiting during dinner, I opted to wait and propose outside in our own company. My now wife and mother of our beautiful Scarlett, said YES and topped off the most amazing trip we'll ever take!

A childhood dream fulfilled, on 2 counts. I returned to Australia with my forever girl, and a memory from the NBA that I'll never, ever, forget.

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Long time Jazz fan. A few years ago my friend and I decided to fly to New York and caught the Jazz @ Knicks then drove to Pittsburg (7 hours) to watch Thursday night football Steelers Titans as my friend was a big Titans fan. Finally drove back to New York to watch the Jazz @ Nets. Jazz lost to the Knicks, Titans lost to the Steelers and of course the Jazz lost again in Brooklyn. Maybe this story will make all those losses worth it! Thanks a bunch for the giveaway! TS:TNewm2215

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Do you have a golden ZED Run horse to go with your golden cowboy hat? Great read and thanks for the giveaway mate! TS ilaverq

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I was a knicks fan but the years of pain led me to stay a knicks fan. Always follow your dreams TS spaceboyng

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Awesome giveaway

Gotta add the Slim Reaper to the collection

TS: SkyS4

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Wow! Great TS follow! TS:BayAreaWarrior707

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