A Foolish Mistake

So I went to my first game ever last night
It was the Heat vs Wizards game...and it was awesome
Yeah, the Miami Heats lost but my experience was beautiful
Nothing prepared me for the sight as I entered the court from the VIP lounge
yeah, VIP
My friend's childhood friend just started playing for the Heats
So my friend gets about 3 VIP tickets per game
We drove through the traffic of cars and people heading to the game
and made our way to the back of the American Airlines Arena
where all the players park thier cars
Then we were ushered into the lounge after a minor security check
That was beautiful in itself
But the breath-taking part was walking through that passage where the players come onto the court from...
It was so unexpected
Coming from all the dim light of the lounge and into this huge court with flood lights as bright as day
and then walking behind the players to get to our seat
*sigh*
We had a great view from the Sec 109 we were seated and I quickly looked for my favorite player- Shaq
He was there, in all his glory
He took off his jumpers and got on the field, he was playing the 1st half
I learnt a lot during the game to the embarassment of my host...lol
Now I know why they let the opposite team take free shots...its because the other team has "offended" someone ...lol
During half time, we headed to the VIP lounge and I'm sure many people there were famous
Didn't recognise any though hehe
Headed back to the court to watch the second half
Some crazy fan that was painted in what looked like blood (to represent the Heat, I suppose) was charging to the front but he was quickly apprehended and taken away
The game ended with the Heat losing to the Wizards, but it was ok, I still love them anyways
We headed back to the lounge and who do we see?
Jammie Foxx
He looked a lot skinnier in person
I went up to him, said hello, after fighting to the army of girls that were carressing him
I asked for a picture and he obliged...so we did
Moving on, we headed to the parking lot
My friend wanted to sign some autographs...
We gave the Valet guy our ticket and he brought our car...a far cry from the other cars in the garage...but who cared? lol
Joel Anthony, my friends friend came out first
He was looking all sharp in his grey suit
Exchanged pleasantries, took a pic and was chit chatting
Then came Earl Barron
I have met tall people...but dang....that guy was Tall!
He was walking towards us so when he got close to us
My friend approached him for an autograph
He obliged and then I asked for a picture
It was a lovely picture...we look so cute together...lol
He stayed on for a second and then I said bye...and half ran, half walked away...lol
So my friend was like I should have asked for his number
really? Funny thing is it didn't even cross my mind
Am I a slacker? or am I just plain slow?...lol
I didn't want to be a groupie or embarass Joel
But thinking back now, that would not have been a bad connection to have!
bite me!!!
The other players began to filter out and we got more autographs and pictures
Then came Shaq...he was packing face men!
All of them were, they lost the game but Shaq's face coulda killed
but me I needed my picture...crap!
My friend asked him for his autograph, he obliged and then I asked to get a picture
Everyone was so nervous...we couldn't find the damned camera!
We eventually did and I got my picture
Wished it was a better shot but the one I got will do just fine
We got to see thier wives and kids too
Our mission being accomplished, we drove home
All feeling very star-stricken...lol
One thing I know for sure is that Sagamu did not prepare me for a night like yesterday!

NB: Pics will be on FB soon!