Posts Tagged ‘Rookie of the Year’
Posted on November 4th, 2011 by David C
Tyreke Evans sports a vest on the USO tour
This past week, Tyreke Evans took a weeklong tour in Hawaii with the USO to show support for the troops. Tyreke joined seven other top names in basketball—Derrick Rose, D.J. Augustin, Al Horford, Robin Lopez, Brook Lopez, JaVale McGee, and Mike Miller—on the tour. Throughout the week, the stars led basketball clinics for children, toured military facilities, and played one-on-one with service members. The players also faced off in two intense games, with Tyreke scoring the winning point in one of them! I talked with Tyreke just after he returned and asked him a few questions about his experience.
Why did you get involved with the USO Hoops for Troops?
I got involved to support the troops and families who give up so much for the freedom we enjoy.
Tyreke jumps to make a shot during one of the USO games. Photo courtesy of the USO.
What was your favorite part of the trip?
I liked talking to the troops about their war experiences. Most of the guys I talked to were around my age.
How did you like playing in the basketball games while you were there?
It was an honor to perform for our troops.
I saw some pictures of the players trying on military gear. What were you doing?
We played a simulated game at the barracks. Brook Lopez put on the armor piercing suit and got bit by the attack dog like they do in training.
Did you get to meet anyone in particular that stood out?
One of the wives told me that I was her husband’s favorite player. I played basketball with their son at the kids’ clinic, and she said her husband was currently stationed overseas and would be happy to hear about this.
What was the overall experience like for you?
I was a baby when my brother, Doc, served in Desert Storm. This made me appreciate him even more now that I’m older and understand what these troops do for the love of our country.
Check out some more photos from the event below.
Tyreke gathers with troops and other players while in Hawaii. Photo courtesy of the USO.
Tyreke and other NBA stars hold a basketball clinic for children. Photo courtesy of the USO.
Tyreke and the other NBA players gather around a tank. Photo courtesy of the USO.
The children practice drills during a basketball clinic.
Tyreke signs autographs at one of the USO games.
For more information about the USO, to learn more about Hoops for Troops, or to see more photos of the tour, visit the USO homepage.
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: sports | Tagged: Al Horford, atlanta hawks, Brook Lopez, charlotte bobcats, Chicago bulls, D.J. Augustin, Derrick Rose, Hawaii, Hoops for Troops, JaVale McGee, miami heat, Mike Miller, military, MVP, NBA, new jersey nets, phoenix suns, Robin Lopez, Rookie of the Year, sacramento kings, Tyreke Evans, USO, Washington wizards
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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 October 25th, 2011 by David C
While you’re watching the 2011 World Series, keep this in mind: many professional baseball players have vision that is two times better than average. Of course that doesn’t apply for St. Luis Cardinals Pitcher Jason Motte, who is very nearsighted, but it applies to many others. Learn how baseball players, and many other athletes including NBA star Tyreke Evans, improve their sports vision in this Better Health article.
File under: sports | Tagged: 2011, baseball, basketball, blind, Jason Motte, MLB, NBA, nearsighted, Rookie of the Year, sacramento kings, Sports vision, St. Luis Cardinals, texas rangers, Tyreke Evans, world series
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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 3rd, 2010 by Lisa P.
File under: eye health, Frames & Lenses, sports, Tyreke Evans, VSP in the Community | Tagged: basketball, Comcast Sportsnet, LeBron James, Michael Jordan, Oscar Robertson, Rookie of the Year, sacramento kings, Team USA, Tyreke Evans, VSP Vision Care
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Posted on May 5th, 2010 by Melissa W.
Guest post from Tyreke Evans:
I’m very excited to announce that I’ll be working with VSP to help raise awareness about the importance of eyecare. Being named “Rookie of the Year” was a huge honor, but it took a lot of hard work and dedication, and most importantly, good vision.
VSP is dedicated to provding the highest quality eyecare and eyewear, and since basketball is a game that’s all about vision, I’m proud to represent them on and off the court. I’m encouraging you to get your eyes checked regularly because maintaining healthy vision plays an important part in everyone’s life.
We have some exciting things coming up so be sure to follow VSP Vision Care on Twitter and Facebook to get the latest news on our activities.
Rookie of the Year Tyreke Evans with VSP Global CEO Rob Lynch.
Editor’s note:
About Tyreke Evans
Evans plays professional basketball for the Sacramento Kings and was named Rookie of the Year last week. 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.
File under: Tyreke Evans, Uncategorized | Tagged: eye health, Rookie of the Year, Tyreke Evans, VSP Vision Care
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