The stars come out for the highly-anticipated event known as NBA All-Star Weekend. Guys, learn how the average guy can show out and shine as a player for the weekend.
Custom Business Cards- Swanky business cards with upgraded profession titles (e.g. “District Account Executive” as opposed to just “Sales”) seem to make the rounds at events such as NBA All-Star Weekend. Whether you are actually networking or trying to court some hopefully-gullible female, head to Kinko’s and arm yourself with a fresh stack for the arsenal.
Luxury Vehicle- True players can’t cruise the streets in subpar automobiles. If you’re not already pushing something clean and German, head to your nearest Hertz or Avis and rent a “good enough”, fresh whip for the weekend. And, only Luxury class vehicles are acceptable. Full-size and standard cars may be cool for a business trip, but Chevy Malibus and Toyota Camrys won’t turn heads. So, expect to see many factory chromed-out Chrysler 300s rollin’ downtown. But damn, females will see that rental car sticker on the back. Oh well.
Sick Day- Now, I recommend starting All-Star Weekend on Thursday so you can test out your player-made swag that night at a party. So, in order to save those valuable vacation days at work, prepare to take a sick day on Friday. To make it convincing, start “getting” sick on Wednesday. Place all the necessary props on your desk, such as a box of tissue and a package of Daytime Tylenol capsules. Then, when you call your boss on Friday morning, your so-called illness is not out of left field. But, please don’t pose for any party promotions pictures at the party. Remember, the internet is global.
Fly Fit- To be red carpet ready, the generic button-down shirt and lame pair of jeans will not suffice. I encourage you to follow the trends and cop a velvet blazer, preferable black, purple or navy blue. To be more of a conformist, break the bank and buy a pair of True Religion jeans. To top it off, head to your barber and get a faux-hawk. Surprisingly, guys still think this look is cool and edgy.
Establish a Connect- All-Star Weekend party prices are going to run anywhere from $50-$300 to get into, depending whether you are doing general admission or VIP. So, at least two weeks in advance, try to find someone who’s part of the crew throwing the events you plan to attend and get on guest-list status. In fact, see if you can finagle a VIP pass; that would be real baller-like. A true player can’t be #139 in line outside the party at 1:00 am. You want to present the image of the “in” dude walking up to the door, giving dap to the doorman, and strolling in with ease. That shows people that you may be a person of importance.
Fellas, if you follow these instructions, you will have earned the moniker of “Player-Made”. So, get to work and make me proud.
It’s important to make sure your Kinko produced “business” cards have raised ink. If you hand someone a card from Vista Print, you maybe driving home with an empty passenger seat.
Dembycratic