Meet the NBA fans in the UAE - in pictures

  • Karen Cano, left, and Luciana Redi are from Argentina. They visited the NBA District at Manarat Al Saadiyat, Abu Dhabi. Evelyn Lau / The National
    Karen Cano, left, and Luciana Redi are from Argentina. They visited the NBA District at Manarat Al Saadiyat, Abu Dhabi. Evelyn Lau / The National
  • John Gil Aposaga takes a shot during an amateur basketball game. Photo: Alan Su
    John Gil Aposaga takes a shot during an amateur basketball game. Photo: Alan Su
  • Zack Rawlings, his wife Auriel and son Colin from the US at NBA District. Rawlings says he is 'Abu Dhabi ready' for the NBA. Evelyn Lau / The National
    Zack Rawlings, his wife Auriel and son Colin from the US at NBA District. Rawlings says he is 'Abu Dhabi ready' for the NBA. Evelyn Lau / The National
  • Harry Constantino, 31, who is from Pagadian City, the Philippines, plays in an amateur league in Dubai. Photo: Harry Constantino
    Harry Constantino, 31, who is from Pagadian City, the Philippines, plays in an amateur league in Dubai. Photo: Harry Constantino
  • Jinshuo Ma from China is a big fan of the NBA and says Derrick Rose is his favourite player. Evelyn Lau / The National
    Jinshuo Ma from China is a big fan of the NBA and says Derrick Rose is his favourite player. Evelyn Lau / The National