For alumnus David DeLooper \u201915, there\u2019s more to an NBA game than just what happens on the court. The crowd reaction is his jam. \u201cHave you ever seen someone dance on the Jumbotron and the entire crowd gets energized? I wanted to do the same,\u201d says DeLooper, who set out on a 30-for-30-for-30 goal: Attend 30 NBA games in 30 days and appear on the Jumbotron at each stop.<\/p>\n
His cross-country arena hopping began Christmas Day 2019 in Philadelphia. When the cameras caught him cheering on the Sixers dressed as a Founding Father, he got his first roaring ovation from the 21,000 fans in attendance.<\/p>\n
The key to completing his tall task? Arrive early, cozy up to the camera crew, and wear eye-catching costumes. \u201cMost importantly,\u201d he says, \u201cyou need fun dance moves.\u201d<\/p>\n
1. Feels the Philly love as his first Jumbotron moment is history
\n2. Hotdogging it in Brooklyn, appears in final minutes of game
\n3. Finds the luck of the Irish in Beantown
\n4. Scores his first midgame Jumbotron interview in D.C.
\n5. Travels 1,600 miles west to land on the Mile High City screen
\n6. Things go smoothly at the Utah Jazz game
\n7. Crowd reaction in Charlotte was worth the overnight trip east
\n8. House of Highlights and its 15 million followers features him before a stop in NYC
\n9. Gets a Bleacher Report shoutout after a game in Miami
\n10. The magic continues in Orlando with a third-quarter appearance
\n11. Hotlanta! Film at 11
\n12. Catches an afternoon Clip show in LA
\n13. Runs it back. Sees LeBron and the Lakers later that night.
\n14. Gets the Kings\u2019 attention with a crown in Sacramento
\n15. Hello, Cleveland! DeLooper is 15 for 15 at the halfway point.
\n16. Makes longest trek (2,400 miles) but looks good on Golden State\u2019s Jumbotron
\n17. Minneapolis howls as DeLooper keeps his streak alive
\n18. Plenty of airtime on Michael Jordan\u2019s Chicago court
\n19. Brings his moves to Motown as another game tops the charts
\n20. Border Control asks what he\u2019s packed for Toronto. \u201cA few costumes.\u201d
\n21. Drives eight hours to Indianapolis to hang with Hoosiers
\n22. President Trump\u2019s visit slows Milwaukee\u2019s traffic but not DeLooper\u2019s momentum
\n23. The New Orleans crew catches him handing out king cake
\n24. Graces the Memphis crowd, then leaves the building
\n25. Oklahoma City hears his thunder
\n26. Convinces San Antonio, \u201cI\u2019m Batman.\u201d
\n27. In Houston we don\u2019t have a Jumbotron problem
\n28. NBA TV picks him up in Dallas
\n29. Sun shines on DeLooper in Phoenix with one to go
\n30. Completes goal in Portland. A true Jumbotron trailblazer. See it all on Twitter: @30for30for30<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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