Archive for the ‘Tyreke Evans’ Category
Posted on January 9th, 2012 by Alex
Tyreke Evans drives to the hoop - Photo Credit: Layne Murdoch/NBAE via Getty Images
NBA star Tyreke Evans recently spoke about his return to the court following the NBA lockout, the current state of his Sacramento Kings and vision drills that help his game during his interview with Yahoo! Sports Radio on Sunday. Want to know what he thinks of his new teammate, former BYU phenom Jimmer Fredette, or his new head coach, Keith Smart? Curious about what his favorite sports vision drill is? Learn more by listening to Tyreke’s interview below.
If you catch the sports vision drill Tyreke used to do with his brother, email it to prteam@vsp.com and you’ll be entered to win an item autographed by Tyreke!
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About Tyreke Evans and VSP Vision Care:
VSP Vision Care is proud to be the exclusive eyecare and eyewear provider for Tyreke Evans. Tyreke plays professional basketball for the Sacramento Kings and was named 2010 Rookie of the Year. He’s the fourth rookie ever to average 20 points, 5 assists and 5 rebounds per game. The only other players to accomplish this were Oscar Robertson, Michael Jordan and LeBron James. Not only is good vision a critical component for being successful in sports, it’s also an important part of every day life. Be sure to follow VSP Vision Care on Facebook and Twitter to keep up with Tyreke’s Activities.
File under: eye health, sports, Tyreke Evans, VSP in the Community | Tagged: basketball, Chester, community, eye exams, maloofs, NBA, radio, sports, Tyreke Evans, vision, VSP, Yahoo
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Posted on November 2nd, 2011 by fashionmaven
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I don’t know about you, but I get seriously bummed when I have to put away all the colorful stuff I wear all summer just because I don’t live in a sun shiny place like Maui. Yeah, black is eternally epic. Gray is awesome. But can’t I hang on to my “crush” on color all year round?
Turns out – I can! At least this season. I did some serious research—getting stuck in the longest line in the supermarket can come in handy—and there it was. In magazine after magazine. Bags, scarves and boots in some really strong colors, like orange! Oh yes, I’ve got a crush. An orange crush. Now, no one wants to look like a pumpkin or gigantic can of soda, so key word…moderation. But warming up all the gray, brown and black outfits was splashes of orange, yellow and magenta.
Tyreke sports orange
So, I decided the easiest way to keep my crush alive all winter was through a sunglass splash. And eyeconic.com has some hot orange sunglasses that look like me (or NBA star Tyreke Evans…yeah, I think he copied me). Ok, so, I used a webcam on my computer to try a pair of Nikes on live. It was fabulous, and since my style team was out of town I could confirm that my orange crush was real…Color rules.
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File under: Eyeconic, fashion, Frames & Lenses, Fun, Tyreke Evans, Uncategorized | Tagged: accessories, Eyeconic, eyeconic.com, fall, fashion, orange, Rookie of the Year, style, sunglasses, trends, Tyreke Evans, winter
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Posted on August 2nd, 2011 by David C
Tyreke Evans is upping his game…and this time, it’s off the court. He stars in the final episode of VSP EyeFiles Season 2, which you can watch below or on our Facebook page. A big fan of 3D, Evans knows that as much as a third of the population experiences discomfort or “vision sickness” while watching 3D and that a smaller group of the population has trouble seeing 3D at all. Symptoms can include nausea, headaches, and eye strain. But did you know that those symptoms may signal an undiagnosed vision problem?
Whether you’re watching a game on ESPN 3D or watching Avatar, be sure to make an appointment with your eye doctor if you or your children have difficulty watching 3D content. Your eye doctor can often treat and correct these eye conditions, but the earlier they are addressed, the better. Learn more by watching the video clip, and enter to win a 3D prize pack for four!
About Tyreke Evans and VSP Vision Care
VSP Vision Care is proud to be the exclusive eyecare and eyewear provider for Tyreke Evans. Tyreke plays professional basketball for the Sacramento Kings and was named 2010 Rookie of the Year. He’s the fourth rookie ever to average 20 points, 5 assists and 5 rebounds per game. The only other players to accomplish this were Oscar Robertson, Michael Jordan and LeBron James. Not only is good vision a critical component for being successful in sports, it’s also an important part of every day life. Be sure to follow VSP Vision Care on Facebook and Twitter to keep up with Tyreke’s Activities.
File under: 3-D, eye exam, eye health, sports, Tyreke Evans, VSP EyeFiles | Tagged: 3D, amblyopia, binocular vision, ESPN, eye exam, NBA, Rookie of the Year, sports, strabismus, Tyreke Evans, vision sickness, VSP, VSP EyeFiles
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Posted on June 24th, 2011 by Alex
VSP Vision Care, Positive Coaching Alliance, Chris Johnson Basketball Academy and Sacramento Kings star Tyreke Evans hit the court to host a free basketball camp for 200 underserved Sacramento students. The camp started yesterday and runs through today at the Dr. Ephraim Williams Family Life Center in Sacramento.
The young campers have been shooting hoops, participating in basketball drills and engaging in question-and-answer sessions with Tyreke. Campers who qualify for VSP’s charity program have also enjoyed a free eye exam performed by VSP Optometrists and glasses in the on-site VSP mobile eyecare clinic.
“Having good vision is critical both on the court and off,” said Evans. “This basketball camp has given me an opportunity to increase awareness about the importance of vision, while spending time with some of my most important fans, Sacramento kids.”
“My favorite part was getting to meet Tyreke because he answered one of my questions and he was really fun,” said 11-year-old Davante, who had the opportunity to play a round of the popular shooting game “knockout” with Evans on Thursday. “I kept thinking, ‘I hope Tyreke doesn’t get me out (in “knockout”),’ but he did!”
Healthy vision is essential to a child’s ability to learn and achieve their academic potential. Since vision problems can begin at an early age, children should receive regular comprehensive eye exams — at 6-months-old, 2-years-old, before kindergarten and every year following.
Follow the action on Twitter by following @VSPVisionCare and @theTyrekeEvans. Stay tuned to the VSP Facebook page to see video highlights from the Tyreke Evans and VSP Vision Care Basketball Camp. Plus, check out photos from the camp here.
File under: Fun, sports, Tyreke Evans | Tagged: Chris Johnson Basketball Academy, Dr. Ephraim Williams Family Life Center, Positive Coaching Alliance, sacramento kings, Tyreke Evans, Tyreke Evans Basketball Camp, VSP Vision Care
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Posted on June 14th, 2011 by Jace D.
Success in sports doesn’t rely solely on your athletic ability. NBA Star and Sacramento Kings player Tyreke Evans knows that in order to play your best, you have to see your best, and that means getting an annual eye exam. Evans stars in the second season of VSP EyeFiles video series, which you can watch on the on VSP’s Facebook page. The series offers parents fun and entertaining reminders to keep their children’s vision healthy and top of mind, while providing answers to a variety of eye health questions.
Don’t miss episode one, which focuses on sports vision. Share it with friends and family and enter our EyeFiles contest for your chance to win an Xbox 360 with KINECT and an autographed shoe worn by Tyreke during the filming of the video.
Stay tuned! New webisodes willl roll out every few weeks until the end of July.
File under: Fun, sports, Tyreke Evans | Tagged: basketball, contact lenses, eye exams, fun video, kid video, optometrist, sacramento kings, sports, sports eyewear, sports goggles, Tyreke Evans, vision care, VSP
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Posted on April 26th, 2011 by Melissa W.
Tyreke’s brother, Doc Evans, talks about needing glasses for the first time ever
Doc Evans, Tyreke Evans’ brother, just had his annual eye exam by Dr. Ryan Nakamura at Natomas Optometry. Doc is a musician, and good vision is important to him. During his eye exam, he discovered he needed glasses for the first time ever and shared that experience with me after his exam.
Doc Evans ready for his eye exam
Doc, some people aren’t happy when they find out they need glasses for the first time. How did you feel and what advice would you offer someone in this position?
I think it’s natural for a person who has always had “perfect vision” to succumb to the fact their vision is getting worse. At least it was for me! Most of the time, as you age, your vision worsens. It’s just part of life. My advice would be to get an eye exam every year to be aware of your vision and eye health. If you do need glasses, you should definitely get them. If you avoid it, you’re limiting what you can see in life. There’s such a great variety of styles available now, that I was actually excited to hear I’d be able to pick out a really cool pair that fits my personality.
How will having glasses impact your work as a musician?
As an artist and producer, I need to be able to see the music from a digital standpoint, which includes placing each bar or verse within the song. Clear vision is important for me to be accurate in what I do.
How did the exam itself go?
My eye exam was fun! Dr. Nakamura was very knowledgeable and told me he was looking for signs of diabetes and high blood pressure — just by looking in my eye! I think that is amazing. It was fast and painless, and now I know my eyes are healthy. I love my new glasses and see so much better!
Doc Evans picking out glasses at Natomas Optometry
File under: Contests, diabetes, eye exam, eye health, fashion, Frames & Lenses, sports, Tyreke Evans | Tagged: basketball, BluPrint Entertainment, Dr. Ryan Nakamura, eye exam, glasses, International i, music, Natomas Optometry, sports, Tyreke Evans, vision, VSP doctor
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Posted on April 21st, 2011 by Melissa W.
Tyreke’s Trainer, LaMont Peterson, Talks about His Eye Exam and Transitions Lenses
LaMont Peterson has been professional basketball player Tyreke Evans’ trainer since Tyreke was 13 years old. These guys spend a lot of time together training for games—indoors and out—and they both know that healthy eye sight is key to staying on the ball. They even go to the same VSP practice, Natomas Optometry. LaMont recently had his annual eye exam with Dr. Myra Lew and got a new pair of glasses with Transitions® lenses. Transitions lenses darken and lighten automatically according to the surrounding light conditions. I chatted with LaMont afterward to see how his exam went and how he likes his new glasses.
LaMont wearing Joseph Abboud (JA160) with Transitions lenses
LaMont, I see you went with Transitions lenses. What made you choose Transitions over prescription sunglasses?
I like the convenience of not having to switch from glasses to sunglasses every time I go inside or outside. I guess prescription sunglasses would be nice too, but I really don’t want to have to carry two pairs of glasses around.
Did you learn anything new about your eye health during your eye exam with Dr. Lew?
My eyes are healthy, but Dr. Lew did tell me it’s important to protect your eyes from UV rays when you’re outside. I knew dark lenses made me more comfortable outdoors, but I didn’t realize there were also health benefits. Too much sun exposure is bad for your eyes. Wearing lenses that block the UV rays can help prevent cataracts and macular degeneration. Transitions lenses take care of all this for me.
You and Tyreke have both had your annual eye exams now. Are you glad you had it?
I am. You know, it really doesn’t take that long, and then you know that your eyes are healthy. In this business, you can’t take chances like that.
Picking out glasses at Natomas Optometry
File under: cataracts, eye exam, Frames & Lenses, Macular Degeneration, sports, Tyreke Evans | Tagged: Dr. Myra Lew, eye exams, eyewear, glasses, LaMont Peterson, lenses, Natomas Optometry, Transitions, Tyreke Evans
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Posted on April 14th, 2011 by Melissa W.
Tyreke Evans’ Eye Doctor talks about Sports Vision
Professional basketball player Tyreke Evans recently visited Dr. Ryan Nakamura at Natomas Optometry for his annual eye exam. I sat down with Dr. Nakamura afterwards and asked him a few questions about sports vision.
Dr. Ryan Nakamura and Tyreke Evans
Is there anything special you did during the eye exam because Tyreke is an athlete?
Basketball players are prone to eye injuries such as getting poked in the eye or blunt trauma from being hit in the eye by an elbow or basketball. Therefore, with an athlete like Tyreke, I examine the retina very carefully, particularly the peripheral retina where some of these injuries manifest themselves. I search for retinal tears that might have been caused by such trauma–these retinal tears might lead to a retinal detachment which is potentially blinding. Also, most athletes require good depth perception and peripheral vision, so I also make sure their eye movements are normal and their eyes are working well together.
Does an athlete use their vision differently than an average person? If so, what is most important to them?
Most ball sports such as basketball, baseball and tennis require the athlete to be able to track the ball faster than the average person. This requires not only excellent central and peripheral vision, but also requires that both eyes are working well as a team to provide excellent depth perception and the ability to track a moving object.
Do you have any eyecare tips related to sports?
Can you imagine shooting a 3-pointer without being able to see the rim clearly, or hitting a baseball or golf ball if your depth perception is not optimal? Many athletes have the potential to see better and may not even know it–and seeing better will optimize an athlete’s potential to perform their best. If you’re an athlete at any level, my best advice or tip is to visit your neighborhood VSP eye doctor who will assess your vision and eye health, and ensure that you achieve the optimal vision for your sport.
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Posted on April 12th, 2011 by Melissa W.
Tyreke Evans Gets His Annual Eye Exam
Professional basketball player Tyreke Evans recently went in to see VSP provider Ryan Nakamura, O.D., at Natomas Optometry for his annual eye exam. I sat down with him afterwards to hear how it went.
So, Tyreke, how did your eye exam go?
It went great. It was easy and painless, and I walked away knowing my eyes are healthy.
Did you learn anything new during your eye exam?
I didn’t realize how many different kinds of tests were involved in an eye exam. Dr. Nakamura tested my peripheral vision and depth perception, which are both important for my game. He tested my vision, and it was perfect. He also looked for problems that can lead to losing your vision.
Did anything surprise you about your eye exam?
I knew eye exams were important, but I didn’t realize how technical they were. Dr. Nakamura looked inside my eyes to make sure they were healthy, and he explained to me what he was looking for. An eye doctor can see signs of
diabetes and high blood pressure just by looking at the blood vessels in your eyes.
Why are eye exams important to you?
Eye exams are very important. You never know what’s going on inside your eyes, and you need to make sure a doctor is checking them out every year. Something could be going wrong, without you knowing it. Some people only go to the eye doctor when they can’t see well, and those people are missing out on something that could save their sight. My vision is critical for my sport, and I get my eyes checked every year.
File under: eye exam, eye health, sports, Tyreke Evans | Tagged: eye exams, Natomas Optometry, Ryan Nakamura O.D., sports and vision, Sports vision, Tyreke Evans, VSP Provider
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Posted on January 7th, 2011 by MaryBeth
MaryBeth R. is a member of VSP's Marketing Team and is an avid sports fan.
In this, my first blog post as VSP’s new sports blogger, I’d like to congratulate professional basketball player Tyreke Evans on an outstanding game last night in a nationally-televised game against the Denver Nuggets. Tyreke led the Sacramento Kings to a 122-102 victory and recorded a season-high 12 assists, one short of his career high.
So far, Tyreke is avoiding that so-called “sophomore slump.” He is second among all sophomores when totaling points (533), rebounds (145), and assists (168). Not bad, especially when you consider how high Tyreke set the bar last year averaging 20 points, 5 rebounds, and 5 assists a game and taking Rookie of the Year honors.
All of this makes me proud that VSP is Tyreke’s exclusive eyecare and eyewear provider. Watching Tyreke dish passes left and right with his teammates catching the ball in stride illustrates just how important vision is in sports.
Are you an athlete? Have your eyes checked once a year to make sure you’re getting the most out of your performance. Learn what you can expect in an eye exam here.
File under: eye exam, sports, Tyreke Evans | Tagged: 2010 Rookie of the year, basketball, Denver Nuggets, eye exam, Reke, sacramento kings, sports, Tyreke Evans
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