I had the chance to sit courtside at the Bobcats/Rockets game last Friday. Say what you want about the NBA. I'll sit courtside ANYTIME. Yao Ming was 2 feet away. What a giant. Smooth shot also.
It is a totally different experience on the court vs. the stands. You feel like a part of the game. We lost by 30 but I didn't care. It didn't matter. It was awesome