With Charlotte’s identity change being very successful thus far with the traditional name that feels right, great kits and a nice looking floor change. The main man in Charlotte, a certain Michael Jordan has made a push for Charlotte to host the All-Star Weekend for either 2017 or 2018 according to ESPN.com.
A contingent of Hornets employees and city officials planned to fly to New York on Tuesday to deliver the bid to NBA deputy commissioner Mark Tatum and other league executives.
“The overwhelming support for the Hornets during their playoff run and rebranding has proven the passion Charlotte has for the NBA,” Charlotte Sports Foundation executive director Will Webb said in a news release. “The worldwide fan base of the NBA makes this a perfect opportunity to showcase Charlotte and Time Warner Cable Arena on a global stage.”
Charlotte hosted the All-Star Game in 1991 at the suburban Charlotte Coliseum, which has since been demolished. The Hornets now play in a downtown arena.
I wouldn’t mind if Charlotte hosted the All-Star Weekend. They suddenly have a Playoff team. I like their new look. I don’t see why not. Back the Buzz!
