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09.12.09 Laker's Ron Artest and Venice Ball's Jon Nash face off at the Venice Beach Basketball Courts. : Venice Paparazzi spotted Venice Ball's Jon Nash squaring off to the former NBA Houston Rockets, and current Los Angeles Lakers player Ron Artest at the Venice Beach Basketball Courts on Saturday, September 12th. Laker fans pulled out their cameras and cell phones from the sidelines to snap a few shots. After the game, Ron walked over to the sandpit and did some pull ups. A few brave Laker fans walked up to him, introduced themselves and welcomed him to L.A. About local celebrity Jon Nash. He is the co-Founder of Venice Ball, the most intense street-ball competition in the world. Check out this league in the summer of 2010 at the Venice Beach Basketball Courts. For more information, visit http://www.veniceball.com. _______________________________ NOTE: CONTACT EDIZEN DIRECTLY IF YOU WOULD LIKE YOUR IMAGES REMOVED FROM OUR WEBSITES. 310.745.1064 info@venicepaparazzi.com *** All proceeds go to the maintenance of the Venice Paparazzi website. If you are capable of copying our images please use them only for personal use and always give Venice Paparazzi photo credit. Prints and downloads purchased from this gallery may only be used for personal display. Thanks, now enjoy the galleries! edi

09.12.09 Laker's Ron Artest and Venice Ball's Jon Nash face off at the Venice Beach Basketball Courts.

Venice Paparazzi spotted Venice Ball's Jon Nash squaring off to the fo ...

Updated: Sep 16, 2009 12:16pm PST

08.30.09 Venice Beach Basketball League Finals. www.veniceball.com : ABOUT VENICE BALL: As soon as the NBA’s exciting season ends, die-hard basketball fans must wait until winter to get their fix. But real ball players don’t quit just because the league does, they descend upon Venice Beach for the most intense street-ball competition in the world. This summer, The Venice Basketball League truly brought street-ball to the next level. Combining the hardcore reality of the outdoor street basketball lifestyle with the glamour and glory of a professional league, the VBL brought structure to the street through team-owners, sponsors, coaches, signed players, schedules, rosters, records, stats, and tournament-style playoffs. This Summer, the world’s best street-ballers formed ten teams to battle it out every Sunday at the beach, all fighting for a chance to play in the championship game and bring home a piece of the grand prize. On Sunday, August 30th, Venice Ball brought you the LA Clippers, Power 106,and Lakers Ac Green of www.3ba.com, singer Brian Mckight, Greg Cipe and more to Venice Beach during the Venice Beach Basketball Final. I was there to capture the dunk contest and the final game between Venice Allstar and the Mean one. Venice Allstar kept the Championship title home for the third year in a row. Also on the line during the final game was a chance at a $50,000 tryout for AC Green's www.3ba.com. This photo gallery also includes photos of one of Venice Ball's KVBL's day camps. KVBL, the Kids Venice Basketball League is a free summer day camp for kids, and was founded in 2008 by Jon Nash of the The Venice Basketball League (VBL). It is a a non-profit collaborative committed to empowering the under-privileged children of Los Angeles with essential healthy life,yoga training, and basketball skills. As part of this year's new program, The “Natural Leaders Camp for Kids”, children participated in a nine-week health and leadership program that took place every Sunday morning before The VBL games commenced. Check out www.veniceball.com or www.Kvbl.org for more information. ADDITIONAL INFO: The Venice Basketball League’s television crew was there to capture it all. Designed by the creator of TV’s Ballin (featured on Los Angeles television network LTN), VBL coverage featured on-court cameras that brought viewers closer to the action than any NBA game has. It delivered every dime, dunk, ‘oop and crossover in crystal-clear high definition. Highlights of the on-court artistry will be featured all over the web on VBL’s partner sites, while the most intense matchups will be broadcast to the masses in their entirety on Veniceball.com, accompanied by play-by-play commentary from the official voice of West coast street ball: DB (host of Ballin), and his lovely co-host, Tanjareen (featured in “Miss March”, “Love for Sale”, etc.). The Venice Basketball League will also take viewers off the court and into the personal lives of some of the league’s greatest players, celebrating and elevating street-ball culture, and emphasizing its positive impact on the community. The League itself is dedicated to uniting the many diverse cultures of Los Angeles through a mutual love of basketball; The VBL’s televised games will spread that message of cultural harmony to millions across America, and throughout the World. The VBL & KVBL Program Summary – · KID's Leadership Day Camp – See us in action. · KVBL Block Party – Partnership with City of Compton and the KVBL to promote intercommunity fellowship and a health & fitness lifestyle. An upcoming event Oct. 2009. · Kid's Planting Moringa Trees in Compton - In an effort to educate and help the community the Venice basketball league took some of their kids to Compton to plant over 1000 Moringa trees. UPCOMING EVENTS: -Every Saturday, Venice Ball will host a weekly planting event in Compton, Venice , and other parts of L.A. -October 4th Moringa tree planing camp in Venice Beach -December 19th, a 3on3 basketball tournament in Venice Beach! For more information, visit www.veniceball.com or Jon Nash at jon@veniceball.com 323.706.1648 _____________________________ MAKE YOUR NEXT EVENT TRULY MEMORABLE WITH YOUR OWN PERSONAL PAPARAZZI. 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08.30.09 Venice Beach Basketball League Finals. www.veniceball.com

ABOUT VENICE BALL: As soon as the NBA’s exciting season ends, die-h ...

Updated: Sep 03, 2009 12:25pm PST

07.12.09 Venice Ball : For more information, visit http://www.veniceball.com or Jon Nash at jon@veniceball.com 323.706.1648 edit _______________________________________________________________________________________________________ MAKE YOUR NEXT EVENT TRULY MEMORABLE WITH YOUR OWN PERSONAL PAPARAZZI. Click here for services. http://www.venicepaparazzi.com/services.php _______________________________________________________________________________________________________ SIGN UP TO BE ON OUR E-MAIL LIST. Be the first to view photos from recent events covered, receive the latest Venice news, upcoming events, coupons, V.P. passes and more. http://www.venicepaparazzi.com/contactUs.php _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ NOTE: CONTACT EDIZEN DIRECTLY IF YOU WOULD LIKE YOUR IMAGES REMOVED FROM OUR WEBSITES. 310.745.1064 info@venicepaparazzi.com *** All proceeds go to the maintenace of the Venice Paparazzi website. If you are capable of copying our images please use them only for personal use and always give Venice Paparazzi photo credit. Prints and downloads purchased from this gallery may only be used for personal display. Thanks, now enjoy the galleries!

07.12.09 Venice Ball

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Updated: Jul 13, 2009 12:12am PST

07.11.09 The White Men Can't Jump 2 on 2 Tournament. Powered by Nike Hyperize : White Men Can’t Jump This Saturday. July 10th, 2009 In honor of the iconic film White Men Can’t Jump, an homage to playground basketball that is a staple in every ballplayer’s movie collection, Nike Basketball hosted a 2-on-2 basketball tournament this Saturday at the legendary playground courts of Venice Beach. The event featured 64 teams of the best street ballers in Southern California competing in a win-or-go-home, single-elimination bracket organized through Ballers Network for trophies, gear and a $2000 cash prize. There was a vertical jump contest featuring the Hyperize, Nike’s lightest mid-sole basketball shoe ever, and in-between games, players were able to hang out, eat and rest in the Ballers Network players lounge. Nike also released limited edition versions of the new Nike Hyperize inspired by the movie’s two main characters Billy Hoyle and Sidney Deane. These limited edition versions of the Hyperize go on sale at Shiekh Shoes and other select retailers on July 16. A NIKEiD van, which allows consumers to customize both performance and sportswear basketball product, will also be on site. Name: White Men Can’t Jump 2-on-2 Tournament powered by Nike Hyperize Where: Basketball courts at Venice Beach, California When: Saturday, July 11, 2009 from 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM Level of Play: 64 teams of the best street ballers in Southern California ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ NOTE: CONTACT EDIZEN DIRECTLY IF YOU WOULD LIKE YOUR IMAGES REMOVED FROM OUR WEBSITES. 310.745.1064 info@venicepaparazzi.com *** If you are buying photos in bulk, contact us directly to get prices cheaper than the website. All proceeds go to the maintenace of the Venice Paparazzi website. If you are capable of copying our images please use them only for personal use and always give Venice Paparazzi photo credit. Prints and downloads purchased from this gallery may only be used for personal display.

07.11.09 The White Men Can't Jump 2 on 2 Tournament. Powered by Nike Hyperize

White Men Can’t Jump This Saturday. July 10th, 2009 In honor of t ...

Updated: Jul 11, 2009 10:40pm PST

09.14.08 Venice Beach Basketball League Slamdunk and Finals www.veniceball.com. Photos by Venice Paparazzi : RESULT: 16 teams. Final winner: Venice Allstars winner. For Sat. Aug. 9th event click here http://venicepaparazzi.smugmug.com/gallery/5680851_tNGpR#350243600_obyQT For Sat. Aug. 16th click here http://venicepaparazzi.smugmug.com/gallery/5730550_TaKFC#354025948_pWFax For Sat. Aug. 30th event clich here http://venicepaparazzi.smugmug.com/gallery/5865032_oJLdc#364675270_A5nbM For past Venice Basketball events click here http://www.printroom.com/ghome.asp?domain_name=edizens&group_id=29 NOTE: CONTACT EDIZEN DIRECTLY IF YOU WOULD LIKE YOUR IMAGES REMOVED FROM OUR WEBSITES. 310.745.1064 info@venicepaparazzi.com *** If you are buying photos in bulk, contact us directly to get prices cheaper than the website. All proceeds go to the maintenace of the Venice Paparazzi website. If you are capable of copying our images please use them only for personal use and always give Venice Paparazzi photo credit. Prints and downloads purchased from this gallery may only be used for personal display. Click on the following link for disclaimer and copyrights.http://venicepaparazzi.com/disclamer.php

09.14.08 Venice Beach Basketball League Slamdunk and Finals www.veniceball.com. Photos by Venice Paparazzi

RESULT: 16 teams. Final winner: Venice Allstars winner. For S ...

Updated: Sep 19, 2008 12:49am PST

08.30.08 Venice Beach Basketball League www.veniceball.com. Photos by Venice Paparazzi : VBL MISSION: Every Saturday throughout the 2008 summer, NBA-caliber basketball meets the street. No ticky-tack fouls. No free throws. Just the world’s best street-ballers playing for keeps on Venice Beach’s legendary beachfront courts. On-court cameras take you from the backcourt to the backboard while professional commentators call the game, play-by-play. Inspiring interviews and profiles of diverse players and coaches who elevate the game and the community. V.B.L. - Street ball as real as it gets. Another fun Saturday at the Venice Beach Basketball courts. The league... Venice Beach Basketball League. Through this gallery you will meet the founders, organizers, basketball players, celebrity guests, referees and more. Visit www.veniceball.com for more information. For Sat. Aug. 9th event click here http://venicepaparazzi.smugmug.com/gallery/5680851_tNGpR#350243600_obyQT For Sat. Aug. 16th click here http://venicepaparazzi.smugmug.com/gallery/5730550_TaKFC#354025948_pWFax For past Venice Basketball events click here http://www.printroom.com/ghome.asp?domain_name=edizens&group_id=29 NOTE: CONTACT EDIZEN DIRECTLY IF YOU WOULD LIKE YOUR IMAGES REMOVED FROM OUR WEBSITES. 310.745.1064 info@venicepaparazzi.com *** If you are buying photos in bulk, contact us directly to get prices cheaper than the website. All proceeds go to the maintenace of the Venice Paparazzi website. If you are capable of copying our images please use them only for personal use and always give Venice Paparazzi photo credit.Prints and downloads purchased from this gallery may only be used for personal display. Click on the following link for disclaimer and copyrights. http://venicepaparazzi.com/disclamer.php

08.30.08 Venice Beach Basketball League www.veniceball.com. Photos by Venice Paparazzi

VBL MISSION: Every Saturday throughout the 2008 summer, NBA-caliber ba ...

Updated: Sep 03, 2008 4:49am PST

08.16.08. Venice Beach Basketball League. www.veniceball.com. Photos by Venice Paparazzi : VBL MISSION: Every Saturday throughout the 2008 summer, NBA-caliber basketball meets the street. No ticky-tack fouls. No free throws. Just the world’s best street-ballers playing for keeps on Venice Beach’s legendary beachfront courts. On-court cameras take you from the backcourt to the backboard while professional commentators call the game, play-by-play. Inspiring interviews and profiles of diverse players and coaches who elevate the game and the community. V.B.L. - Street ball as real as it gets. Another fun Saturday at the Venice Beach Basketball courts. The league... Venice Beach Basketball League. Through this gallery you will meet the founders, organizers, basketball players, celebrity guests, referees and more. Visit www.veniceball.com for more information. For Sat. Aug. 9th event click here http://venicepaparazzi.smugmug.com/gallery/5680851_tNGpR#350243600_obyQT For past Venice Basketball events click here http://www.printroom.com/ghome.asp?domain_name=edizens&group_id=29 NOTE: CONTACT EDIZEN DIRECTLY IF YOU WOULD LIKE YOUR IMAGES REMOVED FROM OUR WEBSITES. 310.745.1064 info@venicepaparazzi.com *** If you are buying photos in bulk contact us directly to get prices cheaper than the website. All proceeds go to the maintenace of the Venice Paparazzi website. If you are capable of copying our images please use them only for personal use and always give Venice Paparazzi photo credit. Prints and downloads purchased from this gallery may only be used for personal display. Click on the following link for disclaimer and copyrights. http://venicepaparazzi.com/disclamer.php

08.16.08. Venice Beach Basketball League. www.veniceball.com. Photos by Venice Paparazzi

VBL MISSION: Every Saturday throughout the 2008 summer, NBA-caliber ba ...

Updated: Aug 18, 2008 8:58pm PST

08.09.08. Venice Beach Basketball League. VBL. www.veniceball.com. Photos by Venice Paparazzi : VBL MISSION: Every Saturday throughout the 2008 summer, NBA-caliber basketball meets the street. No ticky-tack fouls. No free throws. Just the world’s best street-ballers playing for keeps on Venice Beach’s legendary beachfront courts. On-court cameras take you from the backcourt to the backboard while professional commentators call the game, play-by-play. Inspiring interviews and profiles of diverse players and coaches who elevate the game and the community. V.B.L. - Street ball as real as it gets. KVBL MISSION: Kids Venice Basketball League (KVBL) is a not-for-profit collective committed to empowering Los Angeles’ underserved children with essential healthy life and street-basketball skills. Participants receive instruction in the skills and philosophy of street-ball from celebrity guest coaches and well-known street-ball champions from around the world. Participants are taught alternative health and healing practices by Yoga Masters. Breakfast and Lunch are provided and assist fitness trainers and nutritionists in using a hands-on approach to teach participants fit lifestyle practices including healthy eating and good nutrition both on and off the court. Participants are given a weekly “Lifestyle Fitness Challenge” where they are compelled to integrate lessons learned from the previous week into their lifestyle while engaging their parents/guardians. Life lessons including hard work, tolerance, follow-through and appreciation are taught by awarding participants and parents with clothes, computers, shoes, and school supplies upon successful completion of the Challenge. In addition to the physical and emotional benefits, it is the goal of KVBL to cultivate community “fun healthy lifestyle” leaders from this experience. For more info visit www.veniceball.com. For Sat. Aug. 16th event click here http://venicepaparazzi.smugmug.com/gallery/5730550_TaKFC#354025948_pWFax For past Venice Ball events click here http://www.printroom.com/ghome.asp?domain_name=edizens&group_id=29 NOTE: CONTACT EDIZEN DIRECTLY IF YOU WOULD LIKE YOUR IMAGES REMOVED FROM OUR WEBSITES. 310.745.1064 info@venicepaparazzi.com *** If you are buying photos in bulk contact us directly to get prices cheaper than the website. All proceeds go to the maintenace of the Venice Paparazzi website. If you are capable of copying our images please use them only for personal use and always give Venice Paparazzi photo credit. Prints and downloads purchased from this gallery may only be used for personal display. Click on the following link for disclaimer and copyrights. http://venicepaparazzi.com/disclamer.php

08.09.08. Venice Beach Basketball League. VBL. www.veniceball.com. Photos by Venice Paparazzi

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Updated: Aug 13, 2008 10:00pm PST

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