Most viewed - Tokyo Apache vs. Ryukyu Golden Kings 東京アパッチ vs 琉球ゴールデンキングス |
They changed their outfit and looked more like cheerleaders now.614 views
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Ariake Coliseum (Colosseum) in Koto Ward, Tokyo, near Odaiba. One of Tokyo Apache's home courts in Tokyo. Easily accessible via Yurikamome Line (Ariake Station) and Rinkai Line (Kokusai Tenjijo Station). 有明コロシアム236 views
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Tokyo Apache head coach Joe Bryant, Kobe's father.131 views
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Tokyo Apache Dance Team108 views
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Darin Maki94 views
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A low five...90 views
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Final score: 100-99, Tokyo Apache win by 1 point.90 views
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Opposing teams shake hands.89 views
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Game ends amid loud cheers by Apache fans.88 views
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John "Helicopter" Humphrey86 views
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Darin Satoshi Maki81 views
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Dunk77 views
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Darin Maki is from California.77 views
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Tokyo Apache Dance Team (equivalent to cheerleaders)76 views
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Darin76 views
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Anthony McHenry75 views
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Tokyo Apache team members are introduced as they go through a gauntlet of cheerleaders.74 views
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Helicopter flies up74 views
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Uniforms sold in the lobby.73 views
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Joho Masashi73 views
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Nick Davis for free throw.73 views
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Ryukyu Golden Kings practice.71 views
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Nice dunk71 views
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Inside Ariake Colosseum. The front row seats along the court edge are called "Premium Seats" which cost 20,000 yen each. Includes free drinks and food delivered to your seat.70 views
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Joho Masashi69 views
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John flies up again.69 views
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Tokyo Apache merchandise sold in the lobby. Named after the American Indian tribe, the team was established in June 2004 and was one of the inaugural teams of the bj league in Nov. 2005.68 views
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The game was very enjoyable. But Ariake Colliseum had no heating. It was pretty cold, you need to wear a jacket. But I can imagine the cost of heating this huge arena.67 views
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The Koto Ward mayor tosses the ball for a tip-off.66 views
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Tokyo Apache practice on court. The team is a member of the bj League, Japan's top pro basketball league. Unlike Japan's other pro basketball league (Japan Basketball League), foreign players can play in the bj League.65 views
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Iwasa Jun65 views
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The game started at 6 pm.63 views
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National anthem62 views
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Entrance to Ariake Colosseum at around 4 pm, 2 hours before tip-off for the game between Tokyo Apache and Ryukyu Golden Kings on Nov. 29, 2008.61 views
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Tokyo Apache practice.61 views
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Cohey Aoki61 views
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Tokyo Apache basketball court. The bj League also focuses on entertainment and seeks fans in their localities through booster clubs. Ticket prices in Tokyo are quite cheap (as low as 2,000 yen for adults).60 views
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Booster club members sitting in the "Apache Seats" (2,500 yen for adults) at one end of the court.60 views
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Koto Ward mayor says a few words. This was Koto Ward Appreciation Day.60 views
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John60 views
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John up again60 views
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Pre-game activities starting at 4 pm started with a free throw which anybody could participate.59 views
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More pregame entertainment.59 views
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Team huddle59 views
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Tokyo Apache Dance Team (cheerleaders)59 views
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Helicopter59 views
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Ryukyu Golden Kings fan section. They came all the way from Okinawa?59 views
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Cleanup58 views
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Takushi Naoto of Ryukyu Golden Kings57 views
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Halftime53 views
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Make a wave!51 views
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Drawing50 views
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