Happy Halloween everyone! Although the NBA season officially began on October 30th, last night was the first full slate of NBA games. James Harden played his first game as a member of the Houston Rockets, #1 overall pick Anthony Davis made his NBA debut, and the Sixers opened the season at home against the Denver Nuggets. Although the Sixers played without Andrew Bynum, the team played exceptional defense, and got just enough offense from center Spencer Hawes to pull out an 84-75 victory over Andre Iguadala and the Nuggets.
This was the first game for the return of the Sixers blue uniforms. The team wore blue as an alternative home uniform in the early 2000’s; right around the time they went to the NBA finals. Since that time the team has changed the look of their jerseys, with this years ones saying “SIXERS” on the front with the players number. The uniforms looked good last night, reminding us of blue uniforms worn by the Clippers, and even the old alternative blues the Sixers wore the last time they were relevant in the Eastern Conference.
In other Sixers news, point guard Jrue Holliday signed a 4-year $41 million contract extension, which was made official after last night's win.
Authentic Store Buzz: Barry Rubin, the Strength & Conditioning Coach for the Philadelphia Eagles was recently at the store. The Pro League Authentics Nike Dri-Fit T-Shirt seen in the above picture is the new Eagles weight room t-shirt, supplied by the #1 Authentic Sports Apparel Store in Philly, Pro League Authentics. Get your PLA shirt by contacting the store or visiting us down town.
Pro League Authentics has just come out with a new exclusive line of apparel. The Legends Line- Wilt Chamberlain. A fan of Wilt the Stilt, The Big Dipper, or maybe you just know him as Mr. 100. Wilt Chamberlain was a basketball legend, considered by many to be the most athletic and talented player to ever strut onto the NBA hardwood. The big man, who wore number 13 and was famous for wearing the sweatband on his head, once dropped 100 points in Hershey, PA. PLA has the exclusive line of shirts of the Wilt Chamberlain line. For more information check out the shirts here: http://www.facebook.com/proleagueauthentics?fref=ts
The NFL season is officially at the half way point. The Atlanta Falcons remain the lone unbeaten team, while rookies RGIII and Andrew Luck are putting on great shows in line to compete for the Rookie of the Year Award. The Eagles are looking to bounce back from their trouncing at the hands of the Falcons against another NFC South team this Monday night. PLA has a great selection of authentic NIKE NFL jerseys including the newest one, a home blue Andrew Luck jersey. Check our selection out on our website, call up the store to inquire, or keep track of our Facebook Page and Twitter feed for daily updates.
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Authentically Speaking Trivia Time: What is the Wilt Chamberlain Argument? Answer to come tomorrow.
Thursday’s answer: Dave Stewart, starting pitcher for the Oakland A's, who won the 1989 World Series.
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