There might be an All-Star Game in the city the Boston Celtics play in, according to the Boston Globe’s Gary Washburn. The annual NBA exhibition tilt has not been played in Boston since 1964, with many league cities having hosted the event more than once in that interim.
It’s an exciting if generally unprofitable prospect for Celtics fans, as Washburn asks us “what kind of reception would Bill Russell and Bob Cousy receive if they were reunited at midcourt during halftime?” That Boston does not own its own arena is a potential hurdle, given the team would also need to get Delaware North, the company that owns both TD Garden and the Boston Bruins, to sign off on the event.
The next open slot for Boston would be in 2025, given Salt Lake City (home of the Utah Jazz) and Indianapolis (home of the Pacers) have the next two All-Star games in 2023 and 2024, respectively.
Celtics’ Jayson Tatum at the 2022 NBA All-Star Game in Cleveland, Ohio (Photos) https://t.co/iOMCHFYTvN
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“The fact that Grousbeck, Pagliuca, and Gotham are stepping up their efforts to file an application is a major development considering for years their interest was tepid,” observed the Globe reporter.
“Times have changed, however. Boston has been revitalized and the league has put added emphasis on honoring its past greats and has always contributed to local communities and economy.”
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