I was selected to be the American Family Insurance "Family of the Night" at a recent Jazz game vs the Boston Celtics. It was "legend-wait for it-ary!" Austin, Austin's dad, Stephanie, and myself arrived at Energy Solutions Arena at 5:30. We waited around for a few minutes and then an intern came and got us. We are led through the back halls, out of the portal, and onto the court. We got to sit court side and watch the team shoot around. Rudy Gobert, a jazz rookie, approached us and we were able to get a professional photo with him. I have never felt so short standing next to someone. The guy is 7'2"! Once the team headed back to the locker room to make their grand entrance, we were videoed so we could be shown on the jumbotron and then went and found our seats. The seats weren't stellar but I guess they were free so I won't complain! Once the second quarter rolled around they showed our picture on the jumbotron. Let me tell ya, having your picture blown up to fit a screen that is 42 feet long and 24 feet high is not all that flattering. Luckily the embarrassment only lasted a few seconds and they moved on. After a few more quarters of basketball, the game ended. The Utah Jazz ended up winning, hooray! After the game we headed down to the players tunnel. We were then led by the nice intern to a waiting area right next to the locker room. Once the players were done doing their business inside the locker room they were forced to walk right by us. We obviously hounded them and asked for autographs and pictures. They were so sweet about it and we were fortunate to meet all of the players except one (Marvin Williams, curse you!), part of the coaching staff, and Randy Rigby (President of the Utah Jazz). Once the locker room was clear, we had to clear the Arena as well and head home. I think we all felt like the night was a success!
A special shout out to Clay, Lorie, Kelby, Clayci, and Baxter for watching Miss Kennadi for the night! You guys are the best!
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| With Rudy Gobert |
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| Jeremy Evans | Floor Passes | John Lucas III |
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| Trey Burke | Enes Kanter | Gordon Hayward |
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| Alec Burks | Derrick Favors | Diante Garrett |
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