T-Mobile: May 2009 Archives

NBA NATION, along with sponsors Sprite, Haier America, T-Mobile, and Kia Motors, kicked off its third annual summer tour in Atlanta, Georgia this past weekend. Billed as a "mobile basketball playground", local citizens of the Atlanta area were able to partake of the activities as a part of the city's annual Sweet Auburn Festival. The Sweet Auburn Springfest is the largest street festival in the Southeast traditionally attracting thousands of attendees. The festival is a celebration of the rich history and heritage of Atlanta's Sweet Auburn / ML King Jr., historical district.The Sweet Auburn Springfest also serves as a vehicle to promote and raise awareness of the many new businesses and residential developments in the district.www.sweetauburn.com

The main event for NBA Nation this weekend was a new initiative being sponsored by Sprite and that was the Sprite Slam Dunk Showdown.