Watching the NBA live must be on the bucket list of millions of fans around the world. Moreover, watching the games from the courtside is a long shot for many, considering the high prices. However, a game between stars like Kobe Bryant and Kevin Durant had courtside seats which cost as much as a Nike shoe!

Safe to say, the seat booking website would crash today if a courtside seat cost that much! During the 2011 NBA lockout, stars like Bryant, Durant, Chris Paul, and Derrick Rose played a game in the Philippines. Interestingly enough, fans could watch them up close without having to pay a fortune.

Lucky fans watched Kobe Bryant and other stars for a cheap price

Ever wondered how it feels to watch your favorite NBA stars from the courtside? Well, in case you decide to get yourself a courtside seat, the price would be around $1500. This figure varies depending on the popularity of the team and the stage of the season the game is being played.

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Interestingly enough, NBA fans in the Philippines got to witness stars like Kobe Bryant, Kevin Durant, Chris Paul, and Derrick Rose for only $130. Yes, you heard that right. The courtside seat cost just $130!

This game was played during the NBA lockout in 2011. The 2011 lockout was the fourth and the most recent lockout in NBA history. It lasted a whopping 161 days from 1 July 2011 to 8 December 2011.

During this time, NBA players traveled to the Philippines to play a game. The NBA stars, led by Kobe, played two games against the PBA selection team and the Philippines National Team.

Fans thronged the arena to see their favorite players live. Some lucky fans got the opportunity to watch them courtside while not having to shell out a fortune.

To put things into perspective, the average cost of a Nike shoe in the Philippines is around $77. Why not dish out a few more dollars and watch players like Kobe Bryant, Kevin Durant, and others live?

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