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The "First Shot" is Tilman's First Pitch at getting fans into seats early

Discussion in 'Houston Rockets: Game Action & Roster Moves' started by heypartner, Oct 20, 2017.

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Will you tell other Rockets Fans about this

  1. Yes, great idea and I will remind everyone, every game who is shooting the first shot

    27 vote(s)
    44.3%

  2. Yes, but I'm a millennial so can Rockets tweet the celebrity each game, so I can retweet it

    6 vote(s)
    9.8%

  3. Yes, I am tying a string around my finger now so I remember

    6 vote(s)
    9.8%

  4. Good idea, but can someone remind me to get into my seat

    13 vote(s)
    21.3%

  5. Nah, don't count on me, I'll be late or in line for food / at Rockets Shop

    9 vote(s)
    14.8%
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  1. mrm32

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    Minimum $41k donation for the year is nothing to scoff at.

    I really like this idea. I hope it catches on league wide.
     
    #41 mrm32, Oct 22, 2017
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  2. SirIvyLeague

    SirIvyLeague Member

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    No it was me. I bought that 2nd tv to watch both and not be in trouble again going forward.

    I told the guy I bought it from, we gonna win cause of this. Straight up, just like that.

    Didn't hesitate. I guaranteed a victory. So thank me.

    SIL
     
    #42 SirIvyLeague, Oct 22, 2017
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    napalm06 Huge Flopping Fan

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    A Texan in an Astros jersey christening a Rockets game.
    FTW ROCKETS FTW FALLS IN A FAINT.

     
    #43 napalm06, Oct 22, 2017
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  4. cheke64

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    Make the rich richer. Give famous actors 10k if they make a free throw, I'm dying to see that.
     
    #44 cheke64, Oct 22, 2017
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  5. RocketsFido

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    They really need to fill the lower bowl up when games start. It's shitty to see year and year of empty seats (even in the playoffs!) when games start. Or change the lighting so it isn't so damn bright where cameras can pick it up.
     
    #45 RocketsFido, Oct 22, 2017
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    Anyone have a list of which celebrities have been doing the first shot so far?
     
    #46 RESINator, Nov 10, 2017
  7. JayZ750

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    why did they push the game starts back last year?
    I can't say if that had an impact or not... but seems like it did.
    7 is too early, I think
     
    #47 JayZ750, Nov 10, 2017
  8. DieHard Rocket

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    If they make the shot they should let them shoot a 3 for an extra $5000, then if they make that a halfcourt shot for $50k or something like that.
     
    #48 DieHard Rocket, Nov 10, 2017
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  9. RocketsFido

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    Impossible to get people in their seats on time unless they move the corporate seats.
     
    #49 RocketsFido, Nov 10, 2017
  10. heypartner

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    But Springer missed last night
     
    #50 heypartner, Nov 10, 2017
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    The ghoul of FTW to be exact falls in faint.
     
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  12. Houstunna

    Houstunna The Most Unbiased Fan
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    Awesome post

    Let the early birds stay there too.
     
    #52 Houstunna, Nov 10, 2017
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    "First Shot" celebrities should give a clinic to the less fortunate!!!

    (P.S.) Intentionally used a Fakers gif ... :cool:

    .......
    .......
    .......
     
    #53 BamBam, Nov 10, 2017
  14. JuanValdez

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    Eh, it's an alright idea but I wouldn't expect it to do much for late seating. It's not even clear to me this was designed to address late seating. I also don't understand about the concern over late seating. If customers don't care to see the game from tip-off, why do you have to make them want to?
     
    #54 JuanValdez, Nov 10, 2017
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    #55 tehG l i d e, Dec 15, 2017
  16. heypartner

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    Here's a new twist I just thought of (inspired by the First Oop thread).

    If the celebrity makes the shot, then a random fan is selected for 2 seat upgrades to the floor and $100 Food Court Coupon for that game (or a luxury box)....BUT!!! To Win, you must be in your seat when the basket is made.

    "Tonight's lucky winner for a seat upgrade is ... ahhh, they aren't in their seat," then play the Fail Sound



    and Clutch embarrasses them later in the game.
     
    #56 heypartner, Dec 26, 2018
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