RIP City Combine Station
THE IDEA
“Rip City Combine Station” is a new experiential station exclusive to season ticket holders at our annual Thank U RCU event. The station put fans in the shoes of an NBA player and allowed them to experience part of the pre-draft process. I pitched the idea and our team helped make it happen!
THE INSPIRATION
The NBA Pre-Draft Combine is an annual showcase for aspiring NBA players. Participants go through a variety of drills in front of personnel from NBA teams.
THE EXECUTION
We set up a sport court on the North end of the Moda Center. Upon entering, fans were given a prospect evaluation card that would include results from different stations. Drills consisted of a shooting drill, vertical jump test, wingspan measurement, and light reaction test. After completion of the station, participants were able to get their card signed by a Trail Blazers coach or player.
THE RESULTS
The station received positive reviews in the post-event survey that was sent to 1,500 season ticket holders that attended.
Photos by Justin Tucker