Hornets Cheerleaders in Istanbul

NEW ORLEANS—The New Orleans Hornets Honeybees participated in the NBA 5 United in Istanbul, Turkey during the first week of June.

Six members of the squad traveled to Istanbul where they performed, signed autographs and connected with fans. In the past, members of the Honeybees have had the chance to participate in similar events in China, Spain, Germany and France, as well as a military tour in Kosovo.

“Being able to travel overseas with the Honeybees and bring the excitement of the NBA to fans all over the world is an amazing opportunity,” said Honeybee Manager and Choreographer Ashley Deaton. “The girls who have had the chance to participate in such events have had a blast and made some lasting memories. Interacting and entertaining our international NBA fans is always the best part. They have been so adoring.”

The NBA 5 United Tour 2011 is a grassroots tour that combines competitive outdoor 5-on-5 tournaments with fun interactive basketball elements. Fans can also participate in dunk and skills contests, interact with NBA players and dance teams in autograph sessions and see performances by the dance teams.

The event for the NBA 5 United was located right off the shores of the Marmara Sea. They had set up four small courts for the 5-on-5 tournament. Hundreds of players were in attendance wearing jerseys of their favorite NBA team, Hornets included. During the performances, fans were holding up our posters, chanting “Honeybees”, and clapping along to the music.

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Joe’s take- Sending Hornets cheerleaders around the globe in what will likely increase the number of Hornets fans? Sounds like a good plan to me.

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