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Wizards Host Kicks, Sips and Drip Night on March 18

WASHINGTON, D.C. –  To celebrate the intermixing of sport, fashion and culture, the Wizards will host Kicks, Sips and Drip Night presented by Hennessy on Saturday, March 18th when the Sacramento Kings come to Capital One Arena at 8:00 p.m.  

The Wizards and Sharing Shoes have partnered to educate fans on how they can donate gently-worn basketball shoes to underserved athletes in the DMV area. Fans can visit section 105 on the concourse prior to the game to learn more about Sharing Shoes and their mission. Those in attendance will get to show-off their kicks with a 360-camera kick cam located at section 104 on the concourse. To celebrate the night, fans 21+ can also stop by the Hennessy bar cart at section 119 to purchase Hennessy V.S. cocktails.   

  

The night will also highlight the connection between sneakers and art. The Wizards have teamed up with Baltimore based designer, Sierato,to customize three pairs of sneakers with artwork inspired by Wizards players Bradley Beal (Jordan 1 Low), Kyle Kuzma (Puma Clyde Core L Foil) and Monte Morris (Nike Airforce 1). Each of the three sneakers will be tailored towards the player’s background, style and personality.  The custom sneakers will be displayed on the concourse for fans to see. G Wiz will also wear special custom-made sneakers to highlight the night. 

Throughout the game, fans will have the chance to win Wizards’ players game-worn sneakers. Graphics of Wizards’ players sneakers worn throughout the season will be displayed on LED signage. Fans will also be able to showcase their footwear with an in-game kicks cam and a video on the organization Sharing Shoes will be played.    

As part of the Wizards’ 25th anniversary season, the first 10,000 fans in attendance will receive a Caron Butler bobblehead, the second installment in the three-part “Big 3” bobblehead series. For ticket information, visit  https://www.nba.com/wizards/tickets-2

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About Hennessy:  

The leader in Cognac, the Maison Hennessy has shined around the world with its exceptional blends for more than 250 years. Built on founder Richard Hennessy's spirit of conquest, the brand is present in more than 160 countries. Based in the heart of the Charente region, Hennessy is also a steadfast pillar of the regional economy, the standard-bearer for a sector rich in expertise. The House's success and longevity are rooted in the excellence of its cognacs, each of which is born of a unique process of transmission from generation to generation. The first wine and spirits house to be certified ISO 14001, Hennessy unites its capacity for innovation and the support of all its partners to protect this exceptional area. As the crown jewel of the LVMH Group, Hennessy is a major contributor to French international trade, with 99% of production sold in export, and a worldwide ambassador for the French art de vivre. 

  

Hennessy is imported and distributed in the U.S. by Moët Hennessy USA. Hennessy distills, ages and blends spanning a full range: Hennessy V.S, V.S.O.P, X.O, Privé, Paradis Imperial and Richard Hennessy. Imported Cognac Hennessy® 40% Alc./Vol. (80º), ©2023 Imported by Moët Hennessy USA, Inc., New York, NY.